Contradiction with Matthew 20:15
This verse highlights the owner's right to generosity, contrasting with the resentment of the older brother in Luke 15:27 over the father's generosity to the younger son.
Matthew 20:15: Is it not lawful for me to do what I will with mine own? Is thine eye evil, because I am good?
Contradiction with Psalm 73:3
This verse reflects a struggle with the prosperity of the wicked, much like the older brother's struggle with the celebration of the prodigal son.
Psalm 73:3: For I was envious at the foolish, [when] I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
Contradiction with Jonah 4:1-2
These verses describe Jonah's displeasure at God's mercy, similar to the older brother's anger over his father's mercy in Luke 15:27.
Jonah 4:1-2: But it displeased Jonah exceedingly, and he was very angry.
Contradiction with James 4:1-3
These verses discuss the root of conflicts and desires, contrasting with the lack of conflict and celebration in the return of the prodigal son.
James 4:1-3: From whence [come] wars and fightings among you? [come they] not hence, [even] of your lusts that war in your members? [fightings: or, brawlings] [lusts: or, pleasures]
Contradiction with Exodus 20:17
This verse stresses not coveting what others have, in contrast to the older brother coveting the celebration thrown for his younger sibling.
Exodus 20:17: Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's wife, nor his manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor any thing that [is] thy neighbour's.