Contradiction with Proverbs 4:19
This verse states that the way of the wicked is as darkness, implying a fixed state, whereas John 12:35 implies that walking in light is temporary.
Proverbs 4:19: The way of the wicked [is] as darkness: they know not at what they stumble.
Contradiction with Isaiah 42:16
This verse indicates that God leads the blind in ways they have not known, bringing light in darkness, which contradicts John 12:35 by suggesting a divine guarantee of guidance despite darkness.
Isaiah 42:16: And I will bring the blind by a way [that] they knew not; I will lead them in paths [that] they have not known: I will make darkness light before them, and crooked things straight. These things will I do unto them, and not forsake them. [straight: Heb. into straightness]
Contradiction with 1 John 1:6
This verse states if we claim fellowship with God yet walk in darkness, we lie, which contradicts John 12:35 by emphasizing a perpetual state of either light or darkness, not temporary.
1 John 1:6: If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth:
Contradiction with Ephesians 5:8
This verse says believers were once darkness but now are light in the Lord, suggesting a complete transformation, contrasting with John 12:35 that implies darkness awaits if not walking in light.
Ephesians 5:8: For ye were sometimes darkness, but now [are ye] light in the Lord: walk as children of light:
Contradiction with Psalm 119:105
This verse describes God's word as a lamp and light, providing continual guidance, which contradicts the imminent darkness mentioned if not walking in light according to John 12:35.
Psalm 119:105: NUN. Thy word [is] a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. [lamp: or, candle]