Contradiction with Matthew 6:6
This verse suggests praying privately in a secret place rather than gathering publicly in the temple early in the morning.
Matthew 6:6: But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.
Contradiction with Matthew 23:5
This verse criticizes people who perform religious acts to be seen by others, contrasting with the public gathering in the temple.
Matthew 23:5: But all their works they do for to be seen of men: they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments, [phylacteries: pieces of parchment containing sentences of the law]
Contradiction with John 4:21
This verse indicates a shift away from worship in specific locations like temples, which contrasts with the gathering at the temple mentioned in Luke 21:38.
John 4:21: Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, worship the Father.