Contradiction with Matthew 5:9
This verse speaks of peacemakers being blessed, contrasting with the notion of saviors conquering and judging, as implied in Obadiah 1:21.
Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Contradiction with Romans 12:19
This verse advises against seeking vengeance, instead leaving it to God, which contradicts the idea of people rising up as saviors and judges mentioned in Obadiah 1:21.
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.
Contradiction with James 4:12
This verse states that there is only one Lawgiver and Judge, highlighting a contradiction to the idea of multiple saviors or judges arising, as stated in Obadiah 1:21.
James 4:12: There is one lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy: who art thou that judgest another?
Contradiction with John 12:47
This verse expresses Jesus not coming to judge the world but to save, which contrasts with the concept of judgment indicated in Obadiah 1:21.
John 12:47: And if any man hear my words, and believe not, I judge him not: for I came not to judge the world, but to save the world.
Contradiction with Ephesians 2:14-15
These verses speak of Christ creating peace and reconciliation, which contrasts with the implications of conquest and judgment in Obadiah 1:21.
Ephesians 2:14-15: For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition [between us];
Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:11
This verse encourages seeking peace and pursuing it, contrasting with the eschatological conflict implied by the saviors in Obadiah 1:21.
1 Peter 3:11: Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it.
Contradiction with Matthew 7:1
Advises not to judge others, contrasting with the notion of judges arising in Obadiah 1:21.
Matthew 7:1: Judge not, that ye be not judged.