Contradiction with John 1:12
Emphasizes receiving and believing in Jesus for the right to become children of God, which can be seen as contradicting the idea of recognizing Jesus as the Son of God being sufficient.
John 1:12: But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, [even] to them that believe on his name: [power: or, the right, or, privilege]
Contradiction with Romans 10:9
Suggests that confessing with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believing in your heart is necessary for salvation, contrasting with the notion implied in John 9:35 that recognizing Jesus's divinity is the primary focus.
Romans 10:9: That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
Contradiction with Matthew 16:16
Peter’s confession of Jesus as the Christ, the Son of the living God, highlights a different revelation of who Jesus is, possibly suggesting a broader understanding of His identity.
Matthew 16:16: And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.
Contradiction with Matthew 7:21
Suggests that not everyone who acknowledges Jesus as Lord will enter the kingdom of heaven, which contrasts with the concept implied in John 9:35 of recognizing Jesus as the Son of God being pivotal.
Matthew 7:21: Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
Contradiction with James 2:19
Stresses that even demons believe and acknowledge God, suggesting that mere acknowledgment is not enough, which might contrast with the implication in John 9:35.
James 2:19: Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 12:3
Indicates that no one can say "Jesus is Lord" except by the Holy Spirit, which highlights a different aspect of faith from recognizing Jesus as the Son of God in John 9:35.
1 Corinthians 12:3: Wherefore I give you to understand, that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed: and [that] no man can say that Jesus is the Lord, but by the Holy Ghost. [accursed: or, anathema]
Contradiction with Mark 15:39
A Roman centurion acknowledges Jesus as the Son of God after His death, showing that recognition does not always equate to belief or understanding, contrasting with the implication in John 9:35.
Mark 15:39: And when the centurion, which stood over against him, saw that he so cried out, and gave up the ghost, he said, Truly this man was the Son of God.
Contradiction with John 5:18
Jews sought to kill Jesus for claiming God was His Father, making Himself equal with God, which indicates that belief in His divinity is a complex issue beyond simple acknowledgment.
John 5:18: Therefore the Jews sought the more to kill him, because he not only had broken the sabbath, but said also that God was his Father, making himself equal with God.