Contradiction with Matthew 10:34
This verse states that Jesus came not to bring peace but a sword, which contrasts with the call for unity and harmony in Philippians 4:2.
Matthew 10:34: Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.
Contradiction with Luke 12:51
Here, Jesus says he came to cause division, contradicting the appeal for agreement and reconciliation in Philippians 4:2.
Luke 12:51: Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division:
Contradiction with John 7:43
This verse mentions division among people because of Jesus, contradicting the encouragement of agreement and unity in Philippians 4:2.
John 7:43: So there was a division among the people because of him.
Contradiction with John 9:16
The division among the Pharisees over Jesus’ works contrasts with the call for unity in Philippians 4:2.
John 9:16: Therefore said some of the Pharisees, This man is not of God, because he keepeth not the sabbath day. Others said, How can a man that is a sinner do such miracles? And there was a division among them.
Contradiction with Acts 15:39
The sharp disagreement leading to separation between Paul and Barnabas contradicts the exhortation for Euodia and Syntyche to agree in Philippians 4:2.
Acts 15:39: And the contention was so sharp between them, that they departed asunder one from the other: and so Barnabas took Mark, and sailed unto Cyprus;
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 11:18-19
Paul writes about divisions among the church, which contradicts the call for unity and harmony in Philippians 4:2.
1 Corinthians 11:18-19: For first of all, when ye come together in the church, I hear that there be divisions among you; and I partly believe it. [divisions: or, schisms]
Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:3-5
These verses discuss disputes and controversies, which contradict the advice for agreement and peace in Philippians 4:2.
1 Timothy 6:3-5: If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, [even] the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness;