Contradiction with Genesis 3:19
Contradicts the idea of effortless growth by emphasizing labor and toil for sustenance.
Genesis 3:19: In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread, till thou return unto the ground; for out of it wast thou taken: for dust thou [art], and unto dust shalt thou return.
Contradiction with Psalm 127:1
Suggests that human effort is in vain without God's intervention, contrasting the natural, independent growth in Mark 4:28.
Psalm 127:1: [A Song of degrees for Solomon.] Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh [but] in vain. [for...: or, of Solomon] [that...: Heb. that are builders of it in it]
Contradiction with Proverbs 24:30-34
Describes the necessity of vigilance and hard work to avoid poverty, opposing the automatic growth process.
Proverbs 24:30-34: I went by the field of the slothful, and by the vineyard of the man void of understanding;
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 11:6
Encourages diligent work at all times for success, unlike the spontaneous growth mentioned in Mark 4:28.
Ecclesiastes 11:6: In the morning sow thy seed, and in the evening withhold not thine hand: for thou knowest not whether shall prosper, either this or that, or whether they both [shall be] alike good. [shall prosper: Heb. shall be right]
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 3:7
Highlights that God gives the increase, suggesting divine intervention is necessary, contrary to the self-sufficient growth in Mark 4:28.
1 Corinthians 3:7: So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase.