Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 3:14
Describes spiritual blindness but suggests it is lifted in Christ, implying awareness rather than being restrained from recognition.
2 Corinthians 3:14: But their minds were blinded: for until this day remaineth the same vail untaken away in the reading of the old testament; which [vail] is done away in Christ.
Contradiction with John 10:14
Jesus states, "I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep," suggesting immediate recognition, in contrast to the disciples' inability to recognize Him.
John 10:14: I am the good shepherd, and know my [sheep], and am known of mine.
Contradiction with John 14:9
Jesus tells Philip if you have seen Him, you have seen the Father, implying clear recognition.
John 14:9: Jesus saith unto him, Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known me, Philip? he that hath seen me hath seen the Father; and how sayest thou [then], Shew us the Father?
Contradiction with Matthew 28:9
The disciples recognize Jesus and worship Him after His resurrection without any hindrance.
Matthew 28:9: And as they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came and held him by the feet, and worshipped him.
Contradiction with Acts 1:3
Jesus presented Himself alive with many infallible proofs over forty days, suggesting clarity of recognition.
Acts 1:3: To whom also he shewed himself alive after his passion by many infallible proofs, being seen of them forty days, and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God:
Contradiction with Hebrews 13:8
Jesus is the same yesterday, today, and forever, implying consistency contrary to non-recognition.
Hebrews 13:8: Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.
Contradiction with 1 John 3:2
When Jesus appears, we shall see Him as He is, suggesting direct recognition.
1 John 3:2: Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.