Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
Philippians 4:21 encourages greeting fellow believers while Matthew 5:44 teaches to love and bless enemies, expanding beyond familiar circles.
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 1 John 4:20
Philippians 4:21 speaks to greeting familiar believers, whereas 1 John 4:20 warns that not loving all brethren makes one's love for God questionable.
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 Luke 6:31
Philippians 4:21 focuses on greeting saints, but Luke 6:31 emphasizes treating everyone with the same respect and kindness you would want.
Luke 6:31: And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.
Contradiction with James 2:1-4
Philippians 4:21 involves specific greetings to believers, but James 2:1-4 warns against favoritism, implying equal treatment for all individuals.
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 Galatians 6:10
Philippians 4:21 highlights greeting saints specifically, whereas Galatians 6:10 encourages doing good to all people, especially believers.
Galatians 6:10: As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all [men], especially unto them who are of the household of faith.