Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5
John 4:4 says Jesus "must needs go through Samaria," indicating a deliberate action, while Proverbs 3:5 advises not to rely on one's own understanding, suggesting trust in divine guidance over personal decisions.
Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
Contradiction with Matthew 10:5
John 4:4 has Jesus passing through Samaria, yet in Matthew 10:5, Jesus instructs his disciples not to go into Samaritan towns, showing a contradiction in approach toward Samaritans.
Matthew 10:5: These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded them, saying, Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and into [any] city of the Samaritans enter ye not:
Contradiction with Mark 7:24
In John 4:4, Jesus travels through Samaria openly, whereas Mark 7:24 depicts Jesus entering a house and not wanting anyone to know it, presenting a contrast in his travel approach and discretion.
Mark 7:24: For a [certain] woman, whose young daughter had an unclean spirit, heard of him, and came and fell at his feet:
Contradiction with Luke 9:52-53
In John 4:4, Jesus goes through Samaria, but in Luke 9:52-53, Jesus is not received in a Samaritan village, indicating a contradiction in how he is able to travel through Samaria.
Luke 9:52-53: And sent messengers before his face: and they went, and entered into a village of the Samaritans, to make ready for him.
Contradiction with Acts 1:8
John 4:4 implies Jesus's action of going through Samaria is necessary, while Acts 1:8 speaks of spreading the gospel to Samaria as part of a broader mission, focusing on spreading rather than specific travel necessity.
Acts 1:8: But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. [power...: or, the power of the Holy Ghost coming upon you]