Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:9
Philemon 1:4 expresses gratitude, while Ecclesiastes 7:9 advises against haste to be angry, suggesting different attitudes towards others.
Ecclesiastes 7:9: Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fools.
Contradiction with Proverbs 27:6
Philemon 1:4 is about giving thanks, whereas Proverbs 27:6 emphasizes that faithful are the wounds of a friend, implying a focus on honesty over expressed gratitude.
Proverbs 27:6: Faithful [are] the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy [are] deceitful. [deceitful: or, earnest, or, frequent]
Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
Philemon 1:4 conveys thankfulness for believers, while Matthew 5:44 calls for love and prayers for enemies, expanding beyond gratitude for loved ones.
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 18:11
Philemon 1:4 shows humbled thankfulness, whereas Luke 18:11 depicts a Pharisee's self-righteous prayer, highlighting differing tones of prayerful attitudes.
Luke 18:11: The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men [are], extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican.