Contradiction with John 15:20
Jeremiah 37:4 states Jeremiah was not in prison, yet Jesus in John 15:20 says that His followers will share in His persecution, implying general adversity including imprisonment for God’s messengers.
John 15:20: Remember the word that I said unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord. If they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you; if they have kept my saying, they will keep yours also.
Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 11:23
Jeremiah 37:4 states Jeremiah was not in prison, yet Paul recounts frequently being in prison for spreading God’s word, contrasting experiences with divine messengers.
2 Corinthians 11:23: Are they ministers of Christ? (I speak as a fool) I [am] more; in labours more abundant, in stripes above measure, in prisons more frequent, in deaths oft.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:10
Jeremiah 37:4 states Jeremiah was not in prison, yet Matthew highlights the blessedness of those persecuted for righteousness, suggesting imprisonment is a common lot for prophets.
Matthew 5:10: Blessed [are] they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Contradiction with Acts 16:24
Jeremiah 37:4 states Jeremiah was not in prison, whereas Acts tells of Paul’s imprisonment for delivering God’s message, highlighting different treatment of God's messengers.
Acts 16:24: Who, having received such a charge, thrust them into the inner prison, and made their feet fast in the stocks.
Contradiction with Hebrews 11:36
Jeremiah 37:4 states Jeremiah was not in prison, while Hebrews lists imprisonment as part of the persecution endured by the faithful, suggesting it as a norm for prophets, unlike Jeremiah's situation.
Hebrews 11:36: And others had trial of [cruel] mockings and scourgings, yea, moreover of bonds and imprisonment: