Contradiction with Proverbs 4:7
While Matthew 13:19 involves hearing and losing the word, Proverbs 4:7 emphasizes gaining and keeping wisdom, highlighting understanding as a priority.
Proverbs 4:7: Wisdom [is] the principal thing; [therefore] get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.
Contradiction with James 1:22
Matthew 13:19 discusses failing to understand and losing the word; James 1:22 emphasizes the importance of acting on what you hear to solidify understanding.
James 1:22: But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.
Contradiction with Romans 10:17
Contrasting with Matthew 13:19's theme of not understanding, Romans 10:17 states that faith comes by hearing and understanding the word of God.
Romans 10:17: So then faith [cometh] by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
Contradiction with Proverbs 2:6
While Matthew 13:19 speaks of failing to retain the word, Proverbs 2:6 claims that wisdom and knowledge come directly from God's word.
Proverbs 2:6: For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth [cometh] knowledge and understanding.
Contradiction with Hosea 4:6
Matthew 13:19 suggests losing understanding of the word, but Hosea 4:6 warns that lacking knowledge leads to destruction, implying the need to retain and understand it.
Hosea 4:6: My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee, that thou shalt be no priest to me: seeing thou hast forgotten the law of thy God, I will also forget thy children. [destroyed: Heb. cut off]
Contradiction with Colossians 3:16
Unlike Matthew 13:19's outcome of not understanding and losing the word, Colossians 3:16 encourages letting the word dwell richly within you, leading to wisdom and teaching others.
Colossians 3:16: Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.