Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 6:14
This verse advises believers against being unequally yoked with unbelievers, which might seem to contradict the idea of believers existing within Caesar's largely pagan household.
2 Corinthians 6:14: Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?
Contradiction with James 4:4
This verse states that friendship with the world is enmity with God, which could be seen as contradicting the idea of Christians being part of Caesar’s household, a symbol of worldly power.
James 4:4: Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.
Contradiction with John 15:19
This verse implies the world will hate believers because they are not of the world, potentially contradicting the notion of Christian presence and acceptance within Caesar's household.
John 15:19: If ye were of the world, the world would love his own: but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you.