Contradiction with James 1:6
This verse emphasizes the need for unwavering faith without doubting, while Hebrews 10:35 focuses on not casting away confidence, which might imply there is room for doubt.
James 1:6: But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.
Contradiction with Matthew 6:25
This verse advises against worrying about life, potentially contradicting the idea of holding onto confidence as it implies a need for faith that transcends confidence itself.
Matthew 6:25: Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 10:12
Advises caution, suggesting those who think they stand (are confident) should be wary, potentially conflicting with the encouragement to maintain confidence in Hebrews 10:35.
1 Corinthians 10:12: Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall.
Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5
Encourages trusting in the Lord with all your heart and not leaning on your own understanding, which could contradict the self-assurance implied by maintaining one's confidence.
Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 9:23
Warns against boasting in wisdom, might, or riches, which can be seen as a contradiction to maintaining confidence, depending on the basis of that confidence.
Jeremiah 9:23: Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise [man] glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty [man] glory in his might, let not the rich [man] glory in his riches: