Contradiction with Proverbs 11:14
This verse emphasizes the need for counsel and decision-making in groups, contradicting the call for gathering without guidance.
Proverbs 11:14: Where no counsel [is], the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors [there is] safety.
Contradiction with Proverbs 18:1
This verse suggests that isolation leads to selfishness, which opposes the concept of assembling together.
Proverbs 18:1: Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh [and] intermeddleth with all wisdom. [Through...: or, He that separateth himself seeketh according to his desire, and intermeddleth in every business]
Contradiction with Isaiah 47:15
This verse depicts people wandering alone, contrasting with the instruction to gather together.
Isaiah 47:15: Thus shall they be unto thee with whom thou hast laboured, [even] thy merchants, from thy youth: they shall wander every one to his quarter; none shall save thee.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 50:3
This verse speaks of nations dispersing and scattered, in direct opposition to gathering together.
Jeremiah 50:3: For out of the north there cometh up a nation against her, which shall make her land desolate, and none shall dwell therein: they shall remove, they shall depart, both man and beast.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 11:16
This verse suggests God may scatter people as a judgment, which conflicts with calling people to gather.
Ezekiel 11:16: Therefore say, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Although I have cast them far off among the heathen, and although I have scattered them among the countries, yet will I be to them as a little sanctuary in the countries where they shall come.
Contradiction with Zechariah 2:6
This verse encourages fleeing to the ends of the earth, which is the opposite of gathering together.
Zechariah 2:6: Ho, ho, [come forth], and flee from the land of the north, saith the LORD: for I have spread you abroad as the four winds of the heaven, saith the LORD.
Contradiction with Luke 12:51-53
These verses describe division and lack of unity even within families, contradicting a call to unity.
Luke 12:51-53: Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division:
Contradiction with John 11:52
This verse speaks of gathering into one, but refers to Jesus' bringing all believers together, contrasting the call without a unifying reason.
John 11:52: And not for that nation only, but that also he should gather together in one the children of God that were scattered abroad.
Contradiction with Acts 8:1
This verse describes a great dispersion of people, which contradicts the idea of gathering everyone.
Acts 8:1: And Saul was consenting unto his death. And at that time there was a great persecution against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judaea and Samaria, except the apostles.
Contradiction with James 1:1
This verse acknowledges the scattering of people, which stands in contrast to the instruction to congregate.
James 1:1: James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting.