Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
Matthew 5:44 instructs to love enemies and bless those who curse, while Matthew 10:13 speaks of peace returning if not received, suggesting withdrawal.
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 Luke 9:5
Luke 9:5 advises shaking off the dust of feet as a testimony against those who do not receive the message, contrasting with returning peace quietly in Matthew 10:13.
Luke 9:5: And whosoever will not receive you, when ye go out of that city, shake off the very dust from your feet for a testimony against them.
Contradiction with Romans 12:20
Romans 12:20 advises feeding and giving drink to enemies, promoting kindness in the face of hostility, while Matthew 10:13 suggests withdrawing peace if not received.
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 Matthew 7:6
Matthew 7:6 warns against giving sacred things to the unworthy, suggesting withholding them, whereas Matthew 10:13 suggests offering peace initially.
Matthew 7:6: Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you.
Contradiction with Proverbs 25:21-22
Proverbs advises kindness to enemies to "heap coals of fire," contrasting with Matthew 10:13's idea of peace returning if not welcome.
Proverbs 25:21-22: If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:
Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9
1 Peter 3:9 advocates blessing in return for evil, contrasting with the withdrawal of peace in Matthew 10:13.
1 Peter 3:9: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.