Contradiction with Matthew 15:11
This verse emphasizes that it is not what goes into the mouth that defiles a person, but what comes out of the mouth, suggesting a focus on internal purity rather than ceremonial cleanliness.
Matthew 15:11: Not that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man; but that which cometh out of the mouth, this defileth a man.
Contradiction with Mark 7:18-19
Jesus declares all foods clean, indicating a shift from adherence to Levitical cleanliness laws towards a spiritual understanding of purity.
Mark 7:18-19: Because it entereth not into his heart, but into the belly, and goeth out into the draught, purging all meats?
Contradiction with Romans 14:14
Paul states that nothing is unclean in itself, suggesting a departure from the detailed ceremonial laws of Leviticus.
Romans 14:14: I know, and am persuaded by the Lord Jesus, that [there is] nothing unclean of itself: but to him that esteemeth any thing to be unclean, to him [it is] unclean. [unclean: Gr. common]
Contradiction with Colossians 2:16-17
Paul argues that believers should not be judged in matters of food, drink, or ceremonial days, implying these laws are a shadow of things to come and fulfilled in Christ.
Colossians 2:16-17: Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath [days]: [in meat...: or, for eating and drinking] [respect: or, part]
Contradiction with Hebrews 9:10
This verse references diverse washings and carnal ordinances imposed until a time of reformation, implying a change in the approach to external laws.
Hebrews 9:10: [Which stood] only in meats and drinks, and divers washings, and carnal ordinances, imposed [on them] until the time of reformation. [ordinances: or, rites, or, ceremonies]
Contradiction with Galatians 5:6
States that neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any value, but only faith working through love, emphasizing faith over ceremonial law adherence.
Galatians 5:6: For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision; but faith which worketh by love.