Contradiction with Proverbs 11:13
This verse suggests keeping confidences, which contrasts with Matthew 10:27 that encourages revealing what is heard in secret.
Proverbs 11:13: A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter. [A talebearer: Heb. He that walketh, being a talebearer]
Contradiction with Proverbs 12:23
This verse advises concealing knowledge, which contradicts the instruction in Matthew 10:27 to proclaim hidden teachings.
Proverbs 12:23: A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:7
It mentions a time to keep silence, which can contradict Matthew 10:27’s call to speak what you hear.
Ecclesiastes 3:7: A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;
Contradiction with John 7:4
This verse points out the importance of doing things openly to be known, conflicting with Matthew 10:27's sharing of hidden messages.
John 7:4: For [there is] no man [that] doeth any thing in secret, and he himself seeketh to be known openly. If thou do these things, shew thyself to the world.
Contradiction with Matthew 7:6
Advises not to give holy things to the unworthy, contrary to Matthew 10:27's directive to proclaim what is told privately.
Matthew 7:6: Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you.
Contradiction with Mark 1:44
Jesus instructs someone to keep quiet about a miracle, which contrasts with Matthew 10:27's principle of spreading secret revelations.
Mark 1:44: And saith unto him, See thou say nothing to any man: but go thy way, shew thyself to the priest, and offer for thy cleansing those things which Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.