Contradiction with Matthew 8:21-22
Unlike in 2 Kings 4:30, where there is a focus on persistence and staying with the task, Jesus tells the disciple to follow Him and let the dead bury their own dead, indicating a different priority in following Him.
Matthew 8:21-22: And another of his disciples said unto him, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father.
Contradiction with John 11:43-44
In contrast to the assurance of faith and certainty in 2 Kings 4:30 before the event occurs, Jesus directly commands Lazarus to come forth, demonstrating His power in a way that requires no intermediary or waiting process.
John 11:43-44: And when he thus had spoken, he cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth.
Contradiction with Mark 5:35-36
Here, Jesus tells the synagogue ruler to not be afraid but believe after hearing his daughter is dead, differing from the steadfast assurance shown in 2 Kings 4:30 prior to the miracle.
Mark 5:35-36: While he yet spake, there came from the ruler of the synagogue's [house certain] which said, Thy daughter is dead: why troublest thou the Master any further?
Contradiction with Luke 9:59-60
The focus in 2 Kings 4:30 is on the urgency of attending to personal loss, whereas Jesus' instruction here implies that spiritual matters and following Him should take precedence above even family obligations.
Luke 9:59-60: And he said unto another, Follow me. But he said, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father.
Contradiction with James 2:14-17
Where 2 Kings 4:30 shows a determined faith prior to action, these verses emphasize that faith without works is dead, suggesting that action is crucial to validate one's faith, contrary to passive waiting.
James 2:14-17: What [doth it] profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him?