Contradiction with Matthew 6:34
This verse advises not to worry about tomorrow, suggesting a focus on present troubles, whereas John 11:9 implies a division of the day into specific hours for work.
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 Psalm 121:3-4
States that God does not slumber or sleep, contrasting John 11:9 which implies a physical need for light to work, suggesting human limitations.
Psalm 121:3-4: He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber.
Contradiction with Psalm 139:12
Claims that darkness and light are alike to God, contradicting the necessity of daylight stated in John 11:9 for safe movement.
Psalm 139:12: Yea, the darkness hideth not from thee; but the night shineth as the day: the darkness and the light [are] both alike [to thee]. [hideth...: Heb. darkeneth not] [the darkness and...: Heb. as is the darkness, so is the light]
Contradiction with Isaiah 60:19-20
Suggests that the Lord will be everlasting light, implying there will be no dependence on sun duration as compared to the reliance on day hours in John 11:9.
Isaiah 60:19-20: The sun shall be no more thy light by day; neither for brightness shall the moon give light unto thee: but the LORD shall be unto thee an everlasting light, and thy God thy glory.
Contradiction with Revelation 21:23-25
Describes a city that has no need for the sun, the opposite of John 11:9’s implication on dependence on daylight.
Revelation 21:23-25: And the city had no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine in it: for the glory of God did lighten it, and the Lamb [is] the light thereof.