Contradiction with Proverbs 17:5
This verse emphasizes that mocking the poor is disdain for their Maker, while John 11:36 shows Jesus expressing compassion and empathy, not disdain.
Proverbs 17:5: Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: [and] he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished. [unpunished: Heb. held innocent]
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7
This verse indicates that the LORD looks at the heart rather than outward expressions, while John 11:36 focuses on the outward expression of love through Jesus weeping.
1 Samuel 16:7: But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for [the LORD seeth] not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. [outward...: Heb. eyes]
Contradiction with Isaiah 53:4
This verse describes the Messiah as "a man of sorrows," burdened with griefs, seemingly contradicting the public display of emotion seen in John 11:36.
Isaiah 53:4: Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:4
It states there's a time to weep and a time to laugh, which contrasts with the implication in John 11:36 of the divine showing vulnerability through tears.
Ecclesiastes 3:4: A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;