Contradiction with James 1:6
John 11:31 depicts a decisive action by Mary, whereas James 1:6 warns against being driven by indecision, like a wave of the sea.
James 1:6: But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.
Contradiction with Matthew 6:34
John 11:31 features immediate action, while Matthew 6:34 advises not to worry about future actions.
Matthew 6:34: Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day [is] the evil thereof.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:1
John 11:31 describes a specific moment of grief, whereas Ecclesiastes 3:1 notes there is a time and season for everything, suggesting different appropriate times.
Ecclesiastes 3:1: To every [thing there is] a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:
Contradiction with Proverbs 12:15
John 11:31 discusses Mary following others' opinions to see Jesus, whereas Proverbs 12:15 says following counsel without personal insight is foolish.
Proverbs 12:15: The way of a fool [is] right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel [is] wise.
Contradiction with 1 John 2:15
John 11:31 focuses on earthly loss (grief for Lazarus), whereas 1 John 2:15 warns against loving the world or things in it.
1 John 2:15: Love not the world, neither the things [that are] in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.