Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5
This verse says, "Cursed be the man that trusteth in man," which contrasts with John 6:68, where Peter expresses trust in Jesus, acknowledging Him as the source of eternal words.
Jeremiah 17:5: Thus saith the LORD; Cursed [be] the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.
Contradiction with Matthew 6:19
This verse advises against laying up treasures on earth, which may seem contrary to following Jesus as the source of "eternal life," suggesting a worldly focus versus spiritual.
Matthew 6:19: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:
Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5
It suggests relying not on our own understanding, while Peter's statement in John 6:68 implies trust in Jesus based on His teachings, not human reasoning.
Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
Contradiction with Nehemiah 9:17
This verse mentions rejecting God's law, contradicting Peter's acceptance of Jesus as having "the words of eternal life" in John 6:68.
Nehemiah 9:17: And refused to obey, neither were mindful of thy wonders that thou didst among them; but hardened their necks, and in their rebellion appointed a captain to return to their bondage: but thou [art] a God ready to pardon, gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and forsookest them not. [a God...: Heb. a God of pardons]
Contradiction with Isaiah 30:1
Warns against carrying out plans that are not of God’s spirit, which could be seen as contrasting human initiative against solely following Jesus as Peter declares.
Isaiah 30:1: Woe to the rebellious children, saith the LORD, that take counsel, but not of me; and that cover with a covering, but not of my spirit, that they may add sin to sin: