Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
While Matthew 10:18 prepares followers for being brought before governors and kings as witnesses, Matthew 5:44 emphasizes loving enemies and praying for persecutors, suggesting a different approach to those who oppose them.
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 Matthew 6:34
Matthew 10:18 discusses future persecutions, whereas Matthew 6:34 advises not to worry about tomorrow, potentially contradicting the concern with future events and trials.
Matthew 6:34: Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day [is] the evil thereof.
Contradiction with Matthew 26:52
In Matthew 10:18, followers are foretold of opposition from authorities, but Matthew 26:52 implies non-violence, highlighting an approach of peace rather than confrontation with those in power.
Matthew 26:52: Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?
Contradiction with Romans 12:19
Contradicts the notion in Matthew 10:18 of bearing witness before authorities by advising believers to avoid taking vengeance and leave it to God, focusing on divine justice rather than human confrontation.
Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.