'Contended' in the Bible

The Jews therefore contended with one another, saying, "How can this man give us his flesh to eat?"

When Peter had come up to Jerusalem, those who were of the circumcision contended with him,

A great clamor arose, and some of the scribes of the Pharisees part stood up, and contended, saying, "We find no evil in this man. But if a spirit or angel has spoken to him, let's not fight against God!"