Contradiction with Matthew 18:20
Contradicts by suggesting that Jesus is present wherever believers gather, rather than needing a physical appearance.
Matthew 18:20: For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.
Contradiction with Hebrews 11:1
Contradicts by emphasizing faith in things not seen, whereas John 20:26 involves a physical appearance.
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 2 Corinthians 5:7
Suggests living by faith and not by sight, which contrasts with seeking belief through physical evidence in John 20:26.
2 Corinthians 5:7: (For we walk by faith, not by sight:)
Contradiction with Matthew 16:4
Highlights that seeking signs is unfaithful, contradicting the physical appearance for belief in John 20:26.
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.
Contradiction with Luke 11:29
Criticizes seeking signs, conflicting with the necessity of Jesus' appearance for faith in John 20:26.
Luke 11:29: And when the people were gathered thick together, he began to say, This is an evil generation: they seek a sign; and there shall no sign be given it, but the sign of Jonas the prophet.