Contradiction with John 14:3
John 14:3 suggests that Jesus will return and bring followers to be with Him, which contrasts with the immediate inability to follow in John 13:36.
John 14:3: And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, [there] ye may be also.
Contradiction with John 16:7
This verse indicates it is beneficial for Jesus to leave so He can send the Comforter, contrasting with Peter's desire to follow immediately.
John 16:7: Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you.
Contradiction with Luke 9:23
Jesus calls for daily following, indicating a spiritual following rather than a physical one, contrasting Peter's literal understanding in John 13:36.
Luke 9:23: And he said to [them] all, If any [man] will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.
Contradiction with Matthew 28:20
Jesus promises to be with His disciples always, contrasting the notion that Peter cannot follow where He is going.
Matthew 28:20: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, [even] unto the end of the world. Amen.
Contradiction with Acts 1:8
Believers are empowered by the Holy Spirit, implying a spiritual presence and mission, contrasting with the physical following in John 13:36.
Acts 1:8: But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. [power...: or, the power of the Holy Ghost coming upon you]
Contradiction with Mark 14:29
Peter asserts he will remain faithful even if others fall away, contradicting Jesus’ implication that Peter cannot follow Him.
Mark 14:29: But Peter said unto him, Although all shall be offended, yet [will] not I.
Contradiction with John 21:18-19
This verse shows Peter's eventual following of Jesus in death, contrasting his inability to immediately follow in John 13:36.
John 21:18-19: Verily, verily, I say unto thee, When thou wast young, thou girdedst thyself, and walkedst whither thou wouldest: but when thou shalt be old, thou shalt stretch forth thy hands, and another shall gird thee, and carry [thee] whither thou wouldest not.