Contradiction with Mark 5:40
While John 11:19 shows people comforting in mourning, Mark 5:40 shows mockers in disbelief, contradicting reactions to death.
Mark 5:40: And they laughed him to scorn. But when he had put them all out, he taketh the father and the mother of the damsel, and them that were with him, and entereth in where the damsel was lying.
Contradiction with Luke 9:60
John 11:19 highlights collective mourning, whereas Luke 9:60 suggests leaving the dead to care for the dead, opposing mourning as a community.
Luke 9:60: Jesus said unto him, Let the dead bury their dead: but go thou and preach the kingdom of God.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:4
John 11:19 demonstrates mourning whereas Ecclesiastes 3:4 emphasizes a time for joy, contrasting moments of grieving with celebrating.
Ecclesiastes 3:4: A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;
Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 4:13
John 11:19 describes active mourning, but 1 Thessalonians 4:13 advises not to grieve like those without hope, suggesting a contradiction in how bereavement should be approached.
1 Thessalonians 4:13: But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope.
Contradiction with Matthew 8:22
Presents a contradiction by prioritizing the following of Jesus over mourning the dead, whereas John 11:19 presents communal mourning.
Matthew 8:22: But Jesus said unto him, Follow me; and let the dead bury their dead.