Contradiction with Exodus 20:3
While Philippians 4:20 focuses on giving glory to God, Exodus 20:3 emphasizes the exclusivity of worship and having no other gods before Him, which might seem contradictory if interpreted as allowing lesser glorification for others.
Exodus 20:3: Thou shalt have no other gods before me.
Contradiction with Matthew 6:24
Philippians 4:20 speaks to glorifying God, while Matthew 6:24 suggests an impossibility of dual allegiance, emphasizing the challenge of fully glorifying God while being attached to earthly matters.
Matthew 6:24: No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.
Contradiction with Isaiah 42:8
Philippians 4:20 calls for glory to be given to God, yet Isaiah 42:8 makes it clear that God does not share His glory, which could be viewed as conflicting with any notion that God-approved glory might be shared or mirrored through human action.
Isaiah 42:8: I [am] the LORD: that [is] my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 10:31
Although both Philippians 4:20 and 1 Corinthians 10:31 focus on glorifying God, the latter can be seen as contradicting if understood as endorsing a constant, inclusive glorification in all actions, potentially overlooking the focused doxology in Philippians.
1 Corinthians 10:31: Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.
Contradiction with Romans 1:25
Philippians 4:20 emphasizes giving glory to God directly, while Romans 1:25 highlights a prevalent contradiction, where glory is misdirected to created things rather than the Creator, countering the call in Philippians to direct glory appropriately.
Romans 1:25: Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen. [more: or, rather]
Contradiction with Isaiah 48:11
Philippians 4:20 speaks about glory directed to God, yet Isaiah 48:11 underscores God's unique claim over His glory, contradicting any notion that His glory could be perceived as something that can be given or taken lightly.
Isaiah 48:11: For mine own sake, [even] for mine own sake, will I do [it]: for how should [my name] be polluted? and I will not give my glory unto another.