Contradiction with John 7:10
Contradicts John 7:9 as Jesus initially says He is not going to the feast, yet later goes in secret.
John 7:10: But when his brethren were gone up, then went he also up unto the feast, not openly, but as it were in secret.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:37
Contradicts John 7:9 as it emphasizes honesty in speech, implying Jesus should have clearly stated His intentions.
Matthew 5:37: But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.
Contradiction with Numbers 23:19
Contradicts John 7:9 as it states God does not lie or change His mind, suggesting Jesus should not have changed His plans.
Numbers 23:19: God [is] not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do [it]? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:29
Contradicts John 7:9 since it underscores that God does not relent or change His mind, yet Jesus changes His actions from what He stated.
1 Samuel 15:29: And also the Strength of Israel will not lie nor repent: for he [is] not a man, that he should repent. [Strength: or, Eternity, or, Victory]
Contradiction with James 1:17
Contradicts John 7:9 by emphasizing the immutability and constancy of God’s nature, but Jesus’ actions suggest otherwise.
James 1:17: Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.