Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:11
John 20:4 describes a foot race between Peter and John to reach the tomb, while Ecclesiastes 9:11 suggests that the race is not always to the swift, contradicting the idea of a foot race determining who arrives first.
Ecclesiastes 9:11: I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race [is] not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.
Contradiction with Matthew 19:30
John 20:4 mentions John outrunning Peter, whereas Matthew 19:30 states that many who are first will be last and the last first, contradicting the outcome of their race.
Matthew 19:30: But many [that are] first shall be last; and the last [shall be] first.
Contradiction with Psalm 147:10
John 20:4 focuses on physical speed in a race between two disciples, while Psalm 147:10 emphasizes that God does not delight in the strength of the horse or in human speed, contradicting the significance of the race.
Psalm 147:10: He delighteth not in the strength of the horse: he taketh not pleasure in the legs of a man.
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7
John 20:4 is concerned with outward actions (the race), whereas 1 Samuel 16:7 emphasizes that the Lord looks at the heart, contradicting the importance placed on who reaches the tomb first.
1 Samuel 16:7: But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for [the LORD seeth] not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. [outward...: Heb. eyes]