Contradiction with Matthew 5:4
Contradicts Joel 1:8, which expresses lament, by promising comfort to those who mourn.
Matthew 5:4: Blessed [are] they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 4:13
Joel 1:8 suggests deep mourning, while this verse encourages believers not to grieve like those without hope.
1 Thessalonians 4:13: But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope.
Contradiction with Revelation 21:4
Joel 1:8 highlights mourning, yet this verse promises an end to all tears and mourning.
Revelation 21:4: And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.
Contradiction with Psalm 30:5
Suggests that weeping and mourning are temporary, contrasting Joel 1:8 which depicts significant grief.
Psalm 30:5: For his anger [endureth but] a moment; in his favour [is] life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy [cometh] in the morning. [his anger...: Heb. there is but a moment in his anger] [for a night: Heb. in the evening] [joy: Heb. singing]