9 occurrences in 12 translations

'Contrary' in the Bible

As we have said before, I now say again: If anyone preaches to you a gospel contrary to what you received, a curse be on him!

Verse ConceptsThe AccursedAcceptance, Of The GospelThe Purity Of The GospelCursing The Ungodlyevangelizing

On the contrary, they saw that I had been entrusted with the gospel for the uncircumcised, just as Peter was for the circumcised,

Verse Conceptsevangelists, identity ofPreaching, Importance OfSelf ConfidenceStewardshipEntrustingThe Gospel To Jew And Gentile

However, the Law is not of faith; on the contrary, “He who practices them shall live by them.”

Verse ConceptsEffect Of The LawLife Through Keeping The LawWorks Of The LawKeeping Faith

Is the law therefore contrary to God’s promises? Absolutely not! For if a law had been given that was able to give life, then righteousness would certainly be by the law.

Verse ConceptsLaw, Purpose OfSalvation Not By WorksGod OpposingFar Be It!God's Promise To AbrahamJustified By WorksLife Through Keeping The Law

On the contrary, you know that it was because of a physical illness that I [remained and] preached the gospel to you the first time;

Verse ConceptsdiseasesInfirmitiesThe Gospel PreachedSicknessWeaknessIllness

You did not despise or reject me though my physical condition was a trial for you. On the contrary, you received me as an angel of God, as Christ Jesus Himself.

Verse ConceptsLove, For One AnotherMinistry, In The ChurchReceptivenessAcceptance, Of One AnotherCaringThe Angel Of GodWelcoming ChristWelcoming BelieversLike AngelsIllnessRejectiontrails

I have confidence in you in the Lord that you will adopt no other view [contrary to mine on the matter]; but the one who is disturbing you, whoever he is, will have to bear the penalty.

Verse ConceptsConfusionTroubling Groups Of PeopleRelationship Troubles

Bible Theasaurus

Adverse (8 instances)
Antagonistic (1 instance)
Capricious (2 instances)
Conflicting (1 instance)
Contrary (120 instances)
Converse (5 instances)
Counter (2 instances)
Hostile (53 instances)
Inconsistent (5 instances)
Obstinate (30 instances)
Opposite (162 instances)
Perverse (67 instances)
Reverse (34 instances)
Wayward (20 instances)

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