Contradiction with James 1:6
While Luke 18:43 emphasizes immediate faith and visible results, James 1:6 warns against doubting, suggesting that results are not guaranteed without unwavering faith.
James 1:6: But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.
Contradiction with Matthew 16:4
Luke 18:43 demonstrates a clear sign through healing, whereas Matthew 16:4 criticizes seeking signs, calling it a wicked generation's desire.
Matthew 16:4: A wicked and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given unto it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas. And he left them, and departed.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 2:5
Luke 18:43 shows faith through a miraculous event, whereas 1 Corinthians 2:5 advises that faith should not rest on human wisdom or visible miracles but on God's power.
1 Corinthians 2:5: That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God. [stand: Gr. be]
Contradiction with John 20:29
Luke 18:43 highlights belief after witnessing a miracle, whereas John 20:29 suggests that those who believe without seeing are more blessed.
John 20:29: Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed [are] they that have not seen, and [yet] have believed.
Contradiction with Isaiah 42:8
Luke 18:43 results in people glorifying God for the miracle, but Isaiah 42:8 emphasizes that God will not share His glory with another, questioning the attribution of glory.
Isaiah 42:8: I [am] the LORD: that [is] my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images.