Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:4
States there is a time to mourn and a time to dance, which suggests a natural cycle of mourning and celebration, potentially contradicting the notion of mourning only at certain times.
Ecclesiastes 3:4: A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;
Contradiction with Matthew 6:16
Advises fasting in a manner that is not outwardly obvious, contradicting the public acknowledgment of fasting in Luke 5:35.
Matthew 6:16: Moreover when ye fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may appear unto men to fast. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.
Contradiction with Romans 14:6
Emphasizes individual choice in observing days of fasting and not fasting, which might not align with the specific timing indicated in Luke 5:35.
Romans 14:6: He that regardeth the day, regardeth [it] unto the Lord; and he that regardeth not the day, to the Lord he doth not regard [it]. He that eateth, eateth to the Lord, for he giveth God thanks; and he that eateth not, to the Lord he eateth not, and giveth God thanks. [regardeth: or, observeth]
Contradiction with Isaiah 58:5
Critiques ritual fasting without genuine intent, challenging the assumption in Luke 5:35 that fasting is inherently valuable or necessary.
Isaiah 58:5: Is it such a fast that I have chosen? a day for a man to afflict his soul? [is it] to bow down his head as a bulrush, and to spread sackcloth and ashes [under him]? wilt thou call this a fast, and an acceptable day to the LORD? [a day...: or, to afflict his soul for a day?]
Contradiction with Zechariah 8:19
Turns fasting periods into times of joy and cheerfulness, which could contradict the context of fasting as a mourning or solemn period in Luke 5:35.
Zechariah 8:19: Thus saith the LORD of hosts; The fast of the fourth [month], and the fast of the fifth, and the fast of the seventh, and the fast of the tenth, shall be to the house of Judah joy and gladness, and cheerful feasts; therefore love the truth and peace. [feasts: or, solemn, or, set times]