Contradiction with Matthew 5:8
In Matthew 5:8, the emphasis is on spiritual sight ("blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God"), which contrasts with Luke 19:3, where physical sight is hindered by the crowd.
Matthew 5:8: Blessed [are] the pure in heart: for they shall see God.
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7
This verse mentions that "man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart," contradicting Luke 19:3's focus on physical sight.
1 Samuel 16:7: But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for [the LORD seeth] not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. [outward...: Heb. eyes]
Contradiction with Isaiah 55:9
Isaiah 55:9 suggests that God's ways and thoughts are higher than man's, implying a different perspective than the human limitation of sight found in Luke 19:3.
Isaiah 55:9: For [as] the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.
Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 5:7
This verse encourages walking by faith, not by sight, contrasting with Zacchaeus's physical obstacle of seeing Jesus in Luke 19:3.
2 Corinthians 5:7: (For we walk by faith, not by sight:)
Contradiction with John 9:39
In John 9:39, Jesus speaks of spiritual insight and blindness, which is at odds with the physical inability to see in Luke 19:3.
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.