Contradiction with Matthew 5:39
This verse suggests turning the other cheek instead of striving, while Proverbs 3:30 advises not to strive without cause.
Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:8
This verse acknowledges a time to hate and a time for war, potentially conflicting with the advice to avoid unnecessary strife.
Ecclesiastes 3:8: A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace.
Contradiction with Luke 22:36
This verse advises buying a sword, implying preparedness for conflict, contrasting with avoiding strife without cause.
Luke 22:36: Then said he unto them, But now, he that hath a purse, let him take [it], and likewise [his] scrip: and he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one.
Contradiction with Matthew 10:34
This verse states that Jesus came not to bring peace but a sword, which contradicts the idea of avoiding strife.
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 Exodus 15:3
This verse describes the Lord as a man of war, which might be seen as conflicting with avoiding strife without a cause.
Exodus 15:3: The LORD [is] a man of war: the LORD [is] his name.
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction with Proverbs 3:30 could be the idea of not causing strife without reason, which might conflict with other parts of the Bible that advocate standing up for justice or defending oneself. Some might see these verses as contradictory if one interprets "without cause" broadly. However, contextually, they can be seen as complementary, promoting peace while still allowing for justified defense or advocacy.
Paradox #2
Proverbs 3:30 advises not to argue with someone without a reason if they haven't harmed you. The contradiction could be that the broader teachings of the Bible sometimes depict situations where conflicts or arguments are necessary to stand up for justice, truth, or to defend one's faith. This could seem inconsistent when compared to the idea of avoiding arguments purely for the sake of avoiding them.