Contradiction with John 3:16
Emphasizes salvation for all who believe in Jesus, contrasting with the notion of Jewish leaders seeking to kill both Jesus and Lazarus in John 12:11 for his testimony.
John 3:16: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
Commands to love enemies and pray for persecutors, contrasting with the hatred and murderous intent towards Lazarus in John 12:11.
Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
Contradiction with Exodus 20:13
States "Thou shalt not kill," which contradicts the plotting to kill Lazarus in John 12:11.
Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.
Contradiction with Romans 12:19
Advises against taking revenge, contradicting the Jewish leaders' intent to kill Lazarus as seen in John 12:11.
Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
Contradiction with 1 John 3:15
Says that whoever hates their brother is a murderer, contradicting the murderous intent in John 12:11.
1 John 3:15: Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer: and ye know that no murderer hath eternal life abiding in him.