Contradiction with John 15:5
This verse emphasizes that without Christ, we can do nothing, suggesting a need for active reliance on Him, while Philippians 2:13 suggests God is the one working within us, implying an internal divine motivation rather than active reliance.
John 15:5: I am the vine, ye [are] the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing. [without me: or, severed from me]
Contradiction with James 2:26
This verse highlights the necessity of works alongside faith, suggesting human responsibility in actions, which contrasts with Philippians 2:13's indication of divine action as the source of our ability to will and to do.
James 2:26: For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also. [spirit: or, breath]
Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 3:5
Here, sufficiency is described as coming from God, which complements rather than contrasts, but could be seen as focusing more on the need for recognition of our insufficiency rather than the internal working of God emphasized in Philippians 2:13.
2 Corinthians 3:5: Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think any thing as of ourselves; but our sufficiency [is] of God;
Contradiction with Romans 7:18
This verse reflects on the inability of self to perform good without divine intervention, contrasting the notion in Philippians 2:13 that God is at work in believers to will and act according to His purpose, focusing instead on human incapacity.
Romans 7:18: For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing: for to will is present with me; but [how] to perform that which is good I find not.
Contradiction with Galatians 5:17
This passage points to the flesh and Spirit being in conflict, suggesting active human struggle, which seems to contradict the internal assurance of divine operation in believers indicated in Philippians 2:13.
Galatians 5:17: For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would.