Contradiction with John 1:11
John 1:6 mentions a man sent from God, while John 1:11 highlights how Jesus, who was sent, was not received by His own people, suggesting contradiction in the reception of those sent by God.
John 1:11: He came unto his own, and his own received him not.
Contradiction with Matthew 13:57
John 1:6 signifies acceptance and purpose for the one sent by God, whereas Matthew 13:57 notes that prophets are often without honor in their own country, indicating potential contradiction in the acceptance of God's messengers.
Matthew 13:57: And they were offended in him. But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not without honour, save in his own country, and in his own house.
Contradiction with Luke 4:24
John 1:6 declares the sending of a man by God, yet Luke 4:24 reveals that a prophet has no honor in his own country, suggesting potential contradiction in honor and acceptance.
Luke 4:24: And he said, Verily I say unto you, No prophet is accepted in his own country.
Contradiction with Mark 6:4
John 1:6 indicates a divine sending, whereas Mark 6:4 implies a lack of honor for prophets in their hometown, creating a contradiction in recognition.
Mark 6:4: But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not without honour, but in his own country, and among his own kin, and in his own house.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 7:25-26
John 1:6 speaks of a man sent from God, while Jeremiah 7:25-26 highlights the historical rejection of the prophets sent by God, showing a contradiction in reception of the sent ones.
Jeremiah 7:25-26: Since the day that your fathers came forth out of the land of Egypt unto this day I have even sent unto you all my servants the prophets, daily rising up early and sending [them]:
Contradiction with Matthew 23:37
John 1:6 conveys a positive mission of a man sent by God, yet Matthew 23:37 speaks to the repeated rejection and killing of those sent by God, illustrating a contradiction in the response to divine messengers.
Matthew 23:37: O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, [thou] that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under [her] wings, and ye would not!
Contradiction with Jeremiah 25:4
John 1:6 speaks of a man coming from God, contrasting with Jeremiah 25:4, which notes how God’s servants, the prophets, were not heeded, showing contradiction in reception and response.
Jeremiah 25:4: And the LORD hath sent unto you all his servants the prophets, rising early and sending [them]; but ye have not hearkened, nor inclined your ear to hear.