Contradiction with Proverbs 15:29
Luke 18:41 depicts Jesus promising to grant a request, whereas this verse states that God is far from the wicked and hears only the prayers of the righteous.
Proverbs 15:29: The LORD [is] far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
Contradiction with James 4:3
In Luke 18:41, Jesus implies a willingness to fulfill a request, but this verse explains that requests made with wrong motives are not granted.
James 4:3: Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume [it] upon your lusts. [lusts: or, pleasures]
Contradiction with Isaiah 1:15
Luke 18:41 shows Jesus responding to a plea, while this verse indicates God hides His eyes from those whose hands are full of blood, and their prayers are not heard.
Isaiah 1:15: And when ye spread forth your hands, I will hide mine eyes from you: yea, when ye make many prayers, I will not hear: your hands are full of blood. [make...: Heb. multiply prayer] [blood: Heb. bloods]
Contradiction with Jeremiah 11:14
In Luke 18:41, Jesus encourages asking, but this verse indicates that He does not always listen to every prayer or plea, especially during judgment.
Jeremiah 11:14: Therefore pray not thou for this people, neither lift up a cry or prayer for them: for I will not hear [them] in the time that they cry unto me for their trouble. [trouble: Heb. evil]
Contradiction with John 9:31
While Luke 18:41 reflects Jesus’ openness to fulfilling requests, this verse highlights that God does not listen to sinners, suggesting conditions to His responsiveness.
John 9:31: Now we know that God heareth not sinners: but if any man be a worshipper of God, and doeth his will, him he heareth.
Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:12
Luke 18:41 presents Jesus as responsive, but this verse contrasts by suggesting God’s face is against those who do evil, and He does not heed their prayers.
1 Peter 3:12: For the eyes of the Lord [are] over the righteous, and his ears [are open] unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord [is] against them that do evil. [against: Gr. upon]
Contradiction with Isaiah 59:2
Luke 18:41 shows an answer to a direct request, whereas this verse explains that iniquities separate people from God, implying unanswered prayers.
Isaiah 59:2: But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid [his] face from you, that he will not hear. [have hid: or, have made him hide]
Contradiction with Proverbs 28:9
In Luke 18:41, a request is met positively, but this verse contradicts by indicating that ignoring the law makes prayers an abomination.
Proverbs 28:9: He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer [shall be] abomination.
Contradiction with Zechariah 7:13
Luke 18:41 portrays Jesus acknowledging a request, while this verse speaks of God not listening when people call because they ignored His calls.
Zechariah 7:13: Therefore it is come to pass, [that] as he cried, and they would not hear; so they cried, and I would not hear, saith the LORD of hosts: