Contradiction with James 2:26
James states that faith without works is dead, while John 10:17 emphasizes Jesus' acceptance of laying down His life, suggesting an act beyond mere faith.
James 2:26: For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also. [spirit: or, breath]
Contradiction with Matthew 26:39
Jesus asks if the cup can pass from Him, presenting a human reluctance contrasting the willing sacrifice in John 10:17.
Matthew 26:39: And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour?
Contradiction with John 12:27
Jesus expresses trouble about His upcoming death, which contrasts with the confidence expressed in John 10:17.
John 12:27: Now is my soul troubled; and what shall I say? Father, save me from this hour: but for this cause came I unto this hour.
Contradiction with Romans 8:34
This verse speaks of Christ rising and interceding for us, emphasizing His eternal role rather than the temporary laying down of His life in John 10:17.
Romans 8:34: Who [is] he that condemneth? [It is] Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us.
Contradiction with Mark 15:34
Jesus cries out feeling forsaken on the cross, contradicting John 10:17 where He says He lays down His life of His own accord.
Mark 15:34: And at the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani? which is, being interpreted, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?
Contradiction with Matthew 27:46
Echoing Psalms, Jesus asks God why He has been forsaken, contrasting with His active choice to lay down His life as mentioned in John 10:17.
Matthew 27:46: And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?