Contradiction with Matthew 5:14-16
Hebrews 12:1 emphasizes humility by urging believers to lay aside every weight and sin, while Matthew 5:14-16 encourages believers to let their light shine before others, which can seem like promoting oneself rather than humility.
Matthew 5:14-16: Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.
Contradiction with Psalm 37:7
Hebrews 12:1 encourages running with perseverance, whereas Psalm 37:7 advocates for resting in the Lord and waiting patiently, hinting at a more passive rather than active approach.
Psalm 37:7: Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass. [Rest in: Heb. Be silent to]
Contradiction with Philippians 4:6-7
Hebrews 12:1 uses an athletic metaphor seeking relentless pursuit, while Philippians 4:6-7 emphasizes peace through prayer and supplication, suggesting rest instead of relentless running.
Philippians 4:6-7: Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:11
Hebrews 12:1 speaks of running the race with patience, whereas Ecclesiastes 9:11 suggests that the race is not to the swift, indicating a seeming futility to effort.
Ecclesiastes 9:11: I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race [is] not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.
Contradiction with Luke 10:38-42
Hebrews 12:1 encourages action ("running"), whereas in Luke 10:38-42, Jesus praises Mary for choosing to sit and listen over being active like Martha, suggesting value in stillness over running.
Luke 10:38-42: Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house.