Contradiction with John 4:14
This verse speaks of an eternal satisfaction and a self-sustaining source of water, while John 7:37 invites the thirsty to come to an external source (Jesus) to drink.
John 4:14: But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 2:13
This verse accuses people of forsaking God, the "fountain of living waters," whereas John 7:37 offers Jesus as the source of living water, possibly indicating a shift or additional source.
Jeremiah 2:13: For my people have committed two evils; they have forsaken me the fountain of living waters, [and] hewed them out cisterns, broken cisterns, that can hold no water.
Contradiction with Isaiah 55:1
This verse offers water and satisfaction without price, similar to John 7:37, yet Isaiah suggests a metaphor for repentance and returning, contrasting John's focus on coming to Jesus specifically.
Isaiah 55:1: Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price.
Contradiction with Proverbs 20:25
This verse warns against making rash commitments, possibly contrasting with the open invitation of John 7:37, where the act of coming to Jesus requires careful consideration according to some teachings.
Proverbs 20:25: [It is] a snare to the man [who] devoureth [that which is] holy, and after vows to make enquiry.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:6
Jesus blesses those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, implying satisfaction; however, it could be contrasted with John 7:37 in terms of immediate fulfillment through righteousness versus through Jesus.
Matthew 5:6: Blessed [are] they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.