Contradiction with Matthew 16:25
John 11:16 shows Thomas's willingness to die with Jesus, while Matthew 16:25 emphasizes saving one's life by losing it for Jesus's sake, suggesting a longer commitment rather than imminent death.
Matthew 16:25: For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it.
Contradiction with Mark 14:50
John 11:16 portrays the disciples' intention to follow Jesus to death, whereas Mark 14:50 shows them fleeing when Jesus is arrested.
Mark 14:50: And they all forsook him, and fled.
Contradiction with Luke 22:33-34
John 11:16 shows Thomas ready to die with Jesus, while Peter's similar claim to follow Jesus to prison or death in Luke 22:33-34 is contradicted by Jesus's prophecy of Peter's denial.
Luke 22:33-34: And he said unto him, Lord, I am ready to go with thee, both into prison, and to death.
Contradiction with John 13:37-38
John 11:16 has Thomas declaring readiness to die with Jesus, whereas Peter’s declaration, similar in nature, leads to a foretelling of his denial, highlighting human unreliability.
John 13:37-38: Peter said unto him, Lord, why cannot I follow thee now? I will lay down my life for thy sake.
Contradiction with Matthew 26:35
Thomas expresses willingness to die in John 11:16, but Matthew 26:35 shows Peter making a similar claim which ultimately proves false.
Matthew 26:35: Peter said unto him, Though I should die with thee, yet will I not deny thee. Likewise also said all the disciples.
Contradiction with Mark 14:29-31
Contradicting Thomas's declaration in John 11:16, Mark 14:29-31 illustrates Peter's denial despite his bold claims.
Mark 14:29-31: But Peter said unto him, Although all shall be offended, yet [will] not I.
Contradiction with Luke 22:31-34
Thomas’s willingness conflicts with Jesus foretelling Peter’s denial despite his declaration of loyalty, as seen in Luke 22:31-34.
Luke 22:31-34: And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired [to have] you, that he may sift [you] as wheat:
Contradiction with John 18:25-27
John 11:16 shows a unified resolve to die with Jesus, yet Peter denies knowing Him, showing a divide between intention and action.
John 18:25-27: And Simon Peter stood and warmed himself. They said therefore unto him, Art not thou also [one] of his disciples? He denied [it], and said, I am not.