Contradiction with Micah 5:2
This verse predicts that a great ruler will come from Bethlehem, not Nazareth, suggesting importance can come from unexpected places.
Micah 5:2: But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, [though] thou be little among the thousands of Judah, [yet] out of thee shall he come forth unto me [that is] to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth [have been] from of old, from everlasting. [everlasting: Heb. the days of eternity]
Contradiction with Isaiah 53:2
Implies the Messiah will have no outward signs of beauty or majesty, contrasting the skepticism of Nazareth’s significance.
Isaiah 53:2: For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant, and as a root out of a dry ground: he hath no form nor comeliness; and when we shall see him, [there is] no beauty that we should desire him.
Contradiction with John 7:52
The Pharisees claim that no prophet comes from Galilee, conflicting with Nathaniel's doubt about Nazareth.
John 7:52: They answered and said unto him, Art thou also of Galilee? Search, and look: for out of Galilee ariseth no prophet.
Contradiction with Matthew 21:11
This identifies Jesus as coming from Nazareth, contradicting the doubt about anything good from there.
Matthew 21:11: And the multitude said, This is Jesus the prophet of Nazareth of Galilee.
Contradiction with Acts 10:38
Describes Jesus as anointed and doing good works, contradicting the disbelief in importance from Nazareth.
Acts 10:38: How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.
Contradiction with Mark 1:24
Demons acknowledge the holiness of Jesus of Nazareth, contradicting the doubt about good from there.
Mark 1:24: Saying, Let [us] alone; what have we to do with thee, thou Jesus of Nazareth? art thou come to destroy us? I know thee who thou art, the Holy One of God.
Contradiction with Luke 4:34
Demons recognizing Jesus from Nazareth as powerful, opposing skepticism in John 1:46.
Luke 4:34: Saying, Let [us] alone; what have we to do with thee, [thou] Jesus of Nazareth? art thou come to destroy us? I know thee who thou art; the Holy One of God. [Let...: or, Away]
Contradiction with Matthew 2:23
Jesus being called a Nazarene fulfills prophecy, opposing the idea that Nazareth is insignificant.