Contradiction with Matthew 6:6
Joel 2:17 speaks of public prayer and appeal to God by priests in a communal setting, while Matthew 6:6 advises praying in private to avoid hypocrisy.
Matthew 6:6: But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.
Contradiction with Matthew 6:5
Joel 2:17 describes a public plea to God, whereas Matthew 6:5 cautions against praying openly to be seen by others, labeling such actions as hypocritical.
Matthew 6:5: And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites [are]: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.
Contradiction with Mark 1:35
Joel 2:17 involves collective prayer led by priests, in contrast to Mark 1:35, which describes Jesus seeking solitude for personal prayer.
Mark 1:35: And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed.
Contradiction with Luke 18:10-14
Joel 2:17 involves communal intercession by priests, contrasting with Luke 18:10-14, which warns against self-righteous public prayers and emphasizes humble, private requests for mercy.
Luke 18:10-14: Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican.
Contradiction with Matthew 14:23
Joel 2:17 describes a communal call for God’s mercy, while Matthew 14:23 shows Jesus prioritizing solitary prayer away from crowds.
Matthew 14:23: And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there alone.