Contradiction with Matthew 6:1
Philippians 2:16 encourages holding forth the word of life as a public testimony, while Matthew 6:1 warns against doing righteous acts to be seen by others.
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 Ecclesiastes 9:10
Philippians 2:16 speaks about holding onto the word of life for spiritual reasons, whereas Ecclesiastes 9:10 emphasizes doing everything wholeheartedly, focused on earthly endeavors.
Ecclesiastes 9:10: Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do [it] with thy might; for [there is] no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 10:24
Philippians 2:16 emphasizes personal adherence to the word, while 1 Corinthians 10:24 promotes seeking the good of others over oneself.
1 Corinthians 10:24: Let no man seek his own, but every man another's [wealth].
Contradiction with James 2:18
Philippians 2:16 focuses on holding the word as a believer's guiding principle, whereas James 2:18 highlights that faith without works is dead, implying action beyond simply holding to words.
James 2:18: Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works. [without: some copies read, by]
Contradiction with Galatians 1:10
Philippians 2:16 encourages steadfastness in the word of life for personal faith, while Galatians 1:10 warns against seeking to please men, which could be implied in holding forth the word publicly.
Galatians 1:10: For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ.