Contradiction with John 9:39
This verse speaks about the purpose of Jesus coming into the world for judgment, which contrasts with the Pharisees' assumption of their own spiritual sight.
John 9:39: And Jesus said, For judgment I am come into this world, that they which see not might see; and that they which see might be made blind.
Contradiction with Matthew 13:13
This verse highlights the distinction between those who see but do not perceive, contrasting the Pharisees' self-assessment in John 9:40.
Matthew 13:13: Therefore speak I to them in parables: because they seeing see not; and hearing they hear not, neither do they understand.
Contradiction with Romans 11:8
This verse talks about a spirit of slumber and inability to see, contrasting with the Pharisees' belief in their own clear sight in John 9:40.
Romans 11:8: (According as it is written, God hath given them the spirit of slumber, eyes that they should not see, and ears that they should not hear;) unto this day. [slumber: or, remorse]
Contradiction with Revelation 3:17
This verse describes those who think they are rich and see, but are actually blind and poor, contradicting the Pharisees' claim to sight.
Revelation 3:17: Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked:
Contradiction with Isaiah 42:19
This verse poses a rhetorical question about who is blind but asserts that the servant of the Lord is blind, contrasting with the Pharisees' belief in their own sight.
Isaiah 42:19: Who [is] blind, but my servant? or deaf, as my messenger [that] I sent? who [is] blind as [he that is] perfect, and blind as the LORD'S servant?