Contradiction with Matthew 7:22-23
These verses suggest that performing works or miracles in God's name is not enough if they are not accompanied by a true relationship with Him.
Matthew 7:22-23: Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?
Contradiction with Romans 3:28
This verse emphasizes that justification is by faith and not by the works of the law, which could contradict the emphasis on works in John 10:37.
Romans 3:28: Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.
Contradiction with Isaiah 64:6
This verse indicates that all our righteous acts are like filthy rags, which could contradict the validity of works as proof of divinity or goodness.
Isaiah 64:6: But we are all as an unclean [thing], and all our righteousnesses [are] as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away.
Contradiction with Ephesians 2:8-9
These verses stress salvation by grace through faith and not by works, suggesting a different criteria for belief than works alone.
Ephesians 2:8-9: For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: [it is] the gift of God:
Contradiction with Galatians 2:16
This verse states that a person is not justified by works but by faith in Jesus Christ, which can contradict the reliance on works in John 10:37.
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 2:24
Emphasizes that a person is justified by works and not by faith only, which can seem to contradict if John 10:37 is taken to focus solely on works as proof of divinity.
James 2:24: Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.
Contradiction with Philippians 3:9
States that righteousness is through faith in Christ, not through the law or works, which might contrast John 10:37's focus on works.
Philippians 3:9: And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith: