Contradiction with Matthew 7:21
This verse emphasizes that not everyone who calls Jesus "Lord" will enter the kingdom of heaven, but John 12:26 implies that serving and following Him guarantees being where He is.
Matthew 7:21: Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
Contradiction with Matthew 20:28
This verse states Jesus came to serve, not be served, which contrasts with John 12:26, where serving Jesus is highlighted as a path to honor.
Matthew 20:28: Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.
Contradiction with Mark 10:44-45
These verses suggest being a servant to all is the way to greatness, whereas John 12:26 focuses on serving Jesus as the path to be honored.
Mark 10:44-45: And whosoever of you will be the chiefest, shall be servant of all.
Contradiction with Luke 13:24
It says that many will seek to enter and not be able, highlighting effort and striving, while John 12:26 suggests following and serving Jesus ensures being with Him.
Luke 13:24: Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.
Contradiction with Romans 4:5
This verse speaks of faith without works being counted as righteousness, which may contrast with John 12:26 emphasizing service as necessary.
Romans 4:5: But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.
Contradiction with Galatians 2:16
States that justification is by faith in Jesus, not by serving or following, which can contradict the direct action suggested in John 12:26.
Galatians 2:16: Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.