Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 1:18
This verse suggests that increased knowledge and wisdom bring grief and sorrow, which contradicts the joy and gladness mentioned in Luke 1:14.
Ecclesiastes 1:18: For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.
Contradiction with Job 14:1
Describes human life as being full of trouble, contradicting the joy and gladness in Luke 1:14.
Job 14:1: Man [that is] born of a woman [is] of few days, and full of trouble. [few...: Heb. short of days]
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 2:17
Expresses hate for life due to its vanity, contradicting the joy mentioned in Luke 1:14.
Ecclesiastes 2:17: Therefore I hated life; because the work that is wrought under the sun [is] grievous unto me: for all [is] vanity and vexation of spirit.
Contradiction with Lamentations 3:17
Speaks of peace being removed from the soul, opposing the joy in Luke 1:14.
Lamentations 3:17: And thou hast removed my soul far off from peace: I forgat prosperity. [prosperity: Heb. good]
Contradiction with John 16:33
While acknowledging tribulation in the world, it contrasts the joy in Luke 1:14 by focusing on overcoming troubles rather than pure joy.
John 16:33: These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.