Contradiction with Matthew 10:34
John 17:11 speaks of unity and being one, while this verse talks about bringing division rather than peace.
Matthew 10:34: Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.
Contradiction with Luke 12:51
John 17:11 focuses on unity, contrasting with this verse which states that Jesus did not come to bring peace, but division.
Luke 12:51: Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division:
Contradiction with Genesis 11:8
John 17:11 emphasizes unity and oneness, whereas this verse describes how God scattered people, leading to division.
Genesis 11:8: So the LORD scattered them abroad from thence upon the face of all the earth: and they left off to build the city.
Contradiction with Judges 9:23
John 17:11 discusses harmony, while this verse describes God sending evil to cause division.
Judges 9:23: Then God sent an evil spirit between Abimelech and the men of Shechem; and the men of Shechem dealt treacherously with Abimelech:
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 23:22-23
John 17:11 advocates for unity, differing from this verse where Saul seeks to divide and conquer.
1 Samuel 23:22-23: Go, I pray you, prepare yet, and know and see his place where his haunt is, [and] who hath seen him there: for it is told me [that] he dealeth very subtilly. [haunt...: Heb. foot shall be]
Contradiction with 1 Kings 12:19
John 17:11 focuses on unity, unlike this verse which speaks about Israel rebelling and dividing from the house of David.
1 Kings 12:19: So Israel rebelled against the house of David unto this day. [rebelled: or, fell away]
Contradiction with Matthew 25:32-33
John 17:11 unifies, differing from this verse where people are separated like sheep and goats.
Matthew 25:32-33: And before him shall be gathered all nations: and he shall separate them one from another, as a shepherd divideth [his] sheep from the goats: