Contradiction with James 2:19
This verse highlights belief in God, yet John 20:20 emphasizes belief through physical evidence of Jesus's wounds.
James 2:19: Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble.
Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 5:7
Encourages living by faith, not sight, while John 20:20 centers on belief through seeing.
2 Corinthians 5:7: (For we walk by faith, not by sight:)
Contradiction with Hebrews 11:1
Defines faith as belief in the unseen, contrasting with the disciples' reliance on seeing Jesus's wounds in John 20:20.
Hebrews 11:1: Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. [substance: or, ground, or, confidence]
Contradiction with John 4:48
Criticizes the need for signs to believe, whereas John 20:20 shows Jesus providing physical proof to His disciples.
John 4:48: Then said Jesus unto him, Except ye see signs and wonders, ye will not believe.
Contradiction with Matthew 16:4
Declares a wicked generation seeks a sign, contradicting the visible proof given in John 20:20.
Matthew 16:4: A wicked and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given unto it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas. And he left them, and departed.