Contradiction with Matthew 7:13
This verse suggests entering through the narrow gate, while John 10:1 criticizes entering by means other than the door, metaphorically adding a condition for entry.
Matthew 7:13: Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide [is] the gate, and broad [is] the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: [strait: or, narrow]
Contradiction with Romans 3:23
This verse states that all have sinned, implying that no one can enter rightly based on their own merit, in contrast to John 10:1's indication of entering through rightful means.
Romans 3:23: For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
Contradiction with Galatians 2:16
Emphasizes justification through faith and not by works, which contradicts the idea of needing to enter through the right door as suggested in John 10:1.
Galatians 2:16: Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.
Contradiction with James 2:10
Points out that breaking one law equates to breaking all, contradicting the secured entry of a person who uses the door as stated in John 10:1 because no one can be justified wholly by their own actions.
James 2:10: For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one [point], he is guilty of all.
Contradiction with Ephesians 2:8-9
These verses explain how salvation is by grace and not by works, contrasting John 10:1's implication that one may legitimately enter only by a specific path.
Ephesians 2:8-9: For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: [it is] the gift of God: