Contradiction with Proverbs 8:17
Demonstrates that seeking wisdom and understanding are encouraged, in contrast to the dismissal in Luke 22:68.
Proverbs 8:17: I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.
Contradiction with Isaiah 55:6
Suggests seeking the Lord while He may be found, opposing the resignation in Luke 22:68.
Isaiah 55:6: Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near:
Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:13
Promises that those who seek with their heart will find, contradicting the notion of an unresponsive audience in Luke 22:68.
Jeremiah 29:13: And ye shall seek me, and find [me], when ye shall search for me with all your heart.
Contradiction with Matthew 7:7
Assurance that asking, seeking, and knocking will yield results conflicts with the futility implied in Luke 22:68.
Matthew 7:7: Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:
Contradiction with James 1:5
Encourages asking God for wisdom and promises it will be given, contradicting the implication in Luke 22:68 that asking is ineffective.
James 1:5: If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all [men] liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
Contradiction with John 16:24
Encourages asking in Jesus’ name to receive joy, contrasting the futility noted in Luke 22:68.
John 16:24: Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full.
Contradiction with 1 John 5:14-15
Affirms that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us, contradicting the response anticipated in Luke 22:68.
1 John 5:14-15: And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us: [in: or, concerning]