Contradiction with Matthew 7:7
This verse suggests that asking, seeking, and knocking are necessary for receiving and finding, which contrasts with the idea of instant belief expressed in John 4:53.
Matthew 7:7: Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:
Contradiction with John 14:14
The promise that Jesus will do whatever is asked in his name may seem to contradict the implicit acceptance in John 4:53 that belief alone resulted in the healing without any expressed request in Jesus' name.
John 14:14: If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do [it].
Contradiction with Mark 6:5
This verse notes Jesus' limited performance of miracles due to unbelief in Nazareth, conflicting with John 4:53 which presents belief as effective without such limitations.
Mark 6:5: And he could there do no mighty work, save that he laid his hands upon a few sick folk, and healed [them].
Contradiction with Matthew 13:58
Similar to Mark 6:5, this verse emphasizes unbelief as a barrier to Jesus' miracles, contrasting with the healing occurring amid belief in John 4:53 without highlighting any barriers.
Matthew 13:58: And he did not many mighty works there because of their unbelief.
Contradiction with James 1:6-7
This advises asking in faith without doubting to receive, while John 4:53 implies belief as the final step without the explicit act of asking described.
James 1:6-7: But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.
Contradiction with Luke 8:25
After calming the storm, Jesus questions the disciples' faith; contrasted with John 4:53, where belief is immediately established without challenge.
Luke 8:25: And he said unto them, Where is your faith? And they being afraid wondered, saying one to another, What manner of man is this! for he commandeth even the winds and water, and they obey him.
Contradiction with Hebrews 11:1
Defines faith as evidence of unseen things, which contrasts with John 4:53 expressing belief following visible confirmation of healing.
Hebrews 11:1: Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. [substance: or, ground, or, confidence]
Contradiction with Matthew 9:22
Jesus attributes healing to the woman's faith, linking faith directly with healing, whereas John 4:53 suggests belief after the event rather than before.
Matthew 9:22: But Jesus turned him about, and when he saw her, he said, Daughter, be of good comfort; thy faith hath made thee whole. And the woman was made whole from that hour.