Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 13:11
This verse suggests growth and maturity in understanding, which contrasts with the implication in John 3:10 that Nicodemus, a leader, should have already understood these spiritual truths.
1 Corinthians 13:11: When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things. [thought: or, reasoned] [put away: Gr. vanish away]
Contradiction with Hebrews 5:12
This verse criticizes believers for being slow to learn, implying that learning and understanding should progress, contrasting with John 3:10 which expresses surprise at the lack of understanding.
Hebrews 5:12: For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which [be] the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat.
Contradiction with Matthew 11:25
This verse indicates that God hides messages from the wise and learned, which could contradict the expectation in John 3:10 that a teacher of Israel should understand spiritual teachings.
Matthew 11:25: At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.
Contradiction with James 1:5
Encourages asking for wisdom, which contrasts with the rhetorical nature of John 3:10, where Nicodemus is criticized for not knowing.
James 1:5: If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all [men] liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.