Contradiction with Matthew 5:5
Hebrews 11:38 speaks of those "of whom the world was not worthy," glorifying their suffering, while Matthew 5:5 promises the meek will inherit the earth, suggesting they find peace and reward in this world.
Matthew 5:5: Blessed [are] the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.
Contradiction with Luke 6:20
Hebrews 11:38 emphasizes the world's unworthiness of the faithful's suffering, whereas Luke 6:20 blesses the poor as inheritors of God's kingdom, implying current divine favor.
Luke 6:20: And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessed [be ye] poor: for yours is the kingdom of God.
Contradiction with John 16:33
This verse mentions the peace given by Jesus that overcomes worldly tribulation, which contrasts with Hebrews 11:38's focus on unrecognized worth by the world.
John 16:33: These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
Contradiction with Romans 12:18
Encourages living peaceably with all, potentially contrasting with Hebrews 11:38 which recounts the faithful suffering outside of societal bounds.
Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
Contradiction with James 4:4
States that friendship with the world is enmity against God, differing from Hebrews 11:38, which doesn't criticize interaction with the world but laments its unworthiness.
James 4:4: Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.