Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5
This verse emphasizes trust in God rather than relying on one's own understanding, which might contradict the idea of needing understanding before an act.
Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
Contradiction with James 1:5
This suggests that by asking for wisdom, one can gain understanding immediately, conflicting with John's notion of understanding later.
James 1:5: If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all [men] liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9
These verses highlight that God's thoughts and ways are beyond human understanding, suggesting an ultimate lack of understanding, contrasting with Jesus' assurance of future understanding in John 13:7.
Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 13:12
It suggests that full understanding will only come in the future, creating a tension with the implication in John 13:7 of imminent understanding to the disciples.
1 Corinthians 13:12: For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known. [darkly: Gr. in a riddle]
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 8:17
Indicates the impossibility of understanding God's work, contradicts the possibility of future understanding implied in John 13:7.
Ecclesiastes 8:17: Then I beheld all the work of God, that a man cannot find out the work that is done under the sun: because though a man labour to seek [it] out, yet he shall not find [it]; yea further; though a wise [man] think to know [it], yet shall he not be able to find [it].