Contradiction with Romans 12:20
Encourages showing kindness to enemies, contradicting the idea of harming or leaving someone like Jeremiah to die in the cistern.
Romans 12:20: Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.
Contradiction with Exodus 20:13
Commandment 'Thou shalt not kill' contradicts the act of leaving Jeremiah in a life-threatening situation.
Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
Jesus' teaching to love your enemies contradicts the hostility shown to Jeremiah.
Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
Contradiction with Proverbs 24:17
Advises not to rejoice at one's enemy's downfall, contradicting actions against Jeremiah which would lead to his harm.
Proverbs 24:17: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:
Contradiction with 1 John 3:17
Questions withholding help from a needy brother, contradicting leaving Jeremiah to suffer.
1 John 3:17: But whoso hath this world's good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels [of compassion] from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him?
Contradiction with Proverbs 12:18
Highlights the impact of harsh words, conflicting with the conspiracy and harshness directed at Jeremiah.
Proverbs 12:18: There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise [is] health.
Contradiction with James 4:17
States that knowing good but not doing it is sin, in contrast to leaving Jeremiah in the cistern without aid.
James 4:17: Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth [it] not, to him it is sin.
Contradiction with Luke 10:33-34
The Good Samaritan helps the wounded, contradicting those who left Jeremiah in the pit without aid.
Luke 10:33-34: But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw him, he had compassion [on him],