Contradiction with Deuteronomy 12:5
This verse emphasizes worship at the chosen place, Jerusalem, which contrasts John 4:21’s notion of worship beyond specific locations.
Deuteronomy 12:5: But unto the place which the LORD your God shall choose out of all your tribes to put his name there, [even] unto his habitation shall ye seek, and thither thou shalt come:
Contradiction with 1 Kings 9:3
Here, God declares His name and presence in Jerusalem, opposing the idea that worship would not be tied to Jerusalem as suggested in John 4:21.
1 Kings 9:3: And the LORD said unto him, I have heard thy prayer and thy supplication, that thou hast made before me: I have hallowed this house, which thou hast built, to put my name there for ever; and mine eyes and mine heart shall be there perpetually.
Contradiction with Psalm 132:13-14
These verses suggest that the Lord has chosen Zion (Jerusalem) as His desired dwelling place, contrasting with the universality of worship mentioned in John 4:21.
Psalm 132:13-14: For the LORD hath chosen Zion; he hath desired [it] for his habitation.
Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 6:6
God selected Jerusalem for His name to be there, implying a permanent physical place of worship, unlike the transient view of worship seen in John 4:21.
2 Chronicles 6:6: But I have chosen Jerusalem, that my name might be there; and have chosen David to be over my people Israel.
Contradiction with Isaiah 2:3
Speaks of the law going forth from Zion and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem, suggesting a specific place contrary to the notion in John 4:21.
Isaiah 2:3: And many people shall go and say, Come ye, and let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths: for out of Zion shall go forth the law, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem.
Contradiction with Zechariah 8:22
Indicates that many people will seek the Lord in Jerusalem, contrasting with the idea of worship in neither mountain nor Jerusalem from John 4:21.
Zechariah 8:22: Yea, many people and strong nations shall come to seek the LORD of hosts in Jerusalem, and to pray before the LORD. [to pray...: Heb. to intreat the face of]