Contradiction with John 8:31
John 8:31 speaks of abiding in Jesus' word, which implies it is claimed they have the word within them, contradicting John 5:38's assertion that they do not have God's word abiding in them.
John 8:31: Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, [then] are ye my disciples indeed;
Contradiction with John 15:7
John 15:7 suggests that the word can dwell within an individual allowing them to remain in Christ, contradicting the claim of John 5:38 that implies God's word does not dwell in them.
John 15:7: If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.
Contradiction with Colossians 3:16
Colossians 3:16 encourages letting the word of Christ dwell richly within, contradicting John 5:38, which suggests that God's word is not abiding in the individuals Jesus was addressing.
Colossians 3:16: Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.
Contradiction with Hebrews 4:12
Hebrews 4:12 speaks of the word of God as living and active, which could contradict John 5:38's implication that God's word is not effective within them.
Hebrews 4:12: For the word of God [is] quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and [is] a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
Contradiction with 1 John 2:14
1 John 2:14 states that the word of God abides in believers, which contrasts the statement in John 5:38 that they do not have God's word abiding in them.
1 John 2:14: I have written unto you, fathers, because ye have known him [that is] from the beginning. I have written unto you, young men, because ye are strong, and the word of God abideth in you, and ye have overcome the wicked one.