Contradiction with James 4:10
John 3:14 speaks of being 'lifted up' like Moses lifted the serpent, symbolizing exaltation leading to salvation; James 4:10 suggests humility is the path to being lifted by the Lord.
James 4:10: Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.
Contradiction with Matthew 23:12
John 3:14 presents the lifting up of the Son, while Matthew 23:12 stresses the humbling of those who exalt themselves.
Matthew 23:12: And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.
Contradiction with Proverbs 16:18
John 3:14 speaks of an uplifting necessary for salvation, whereas Proverbs 16:18 highlights that pride comes before a fall, cautioning against being lifted up by pride.
Proverbs 16:18: Pride [goeth] before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.
Contradiction with Isaiah 2:12
John 3:14 refers to being 'lifted up' for a salvific purpose, in contrast, Isaiah 2:12 warns of a day against all that is proud and lofty being humiliated.
Isaiah 2:12: For the day of the LORD of hosts [shall be] upon every [one that is] proud and lofty, and upon every [one that is] lifted up; and he shall be brought low:
Contradiction with Luke 14:11
John 3:14 involves lifting up for redemption; Luke 14:11 teaches that those who exalt themselves will be humbled, contradicting the idea of being lifted up without humility.
Luke 14:11: For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.