Contradiction with James 2:1-4
These verses talk about showing favoritism, which can contradict Philemon 1:5 if love and faith are shown only to select people rather than equally to all.
James 2:1-4: My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, [the Lord] of glory, with respect of persons.
Contradiction with 1 John 4:20
This verse emphasizes that if someone claims to love God but hates a brother or sister, they are lying, potentially contradicting the outward expression of love and faith mentioned in Philemon 1:5 if not genuine.
1 John 4:20: If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen?
Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
The command to love enemies challenges preferential love and faith, contrasting with a more selective love that may be inferred from Philemon 1:5.
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 6:1
This verse warns against doing righteous acts for public recognition, which could contradict the sincere faith and love expressed in Philemon 1:5 if they are shown for personal glory.
Matthew 6:1: Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. [alms: or, righteousness] [of your: or, with your]
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 13:1-3
These verses stress that without love, even actions of faith are meaningless, questioning the depth or sincerity of love and faith potentially implied in Philemon 1:5.
1 Corinthians 13:1-3: Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become [as] sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal.