Contradiction with Jeremiah 9:23
Emphasizes human achievements and wisdom while Matthew 18:1 discusses humility as the greatest.
Jeremiah 9:23: Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise [man] glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty [man] glory in his might, let not the rich [man] glory in his riches:
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:27
Highlights how God chooses the foolish over the wise, contrasting with the disciples' concern with greatness.
1 Corinthians 1:27: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;
Contradiction with Mark 9:35
States that to be first, one must be last and servant of all, which contradicts seeking greatness as in Matthew 18:1.
Mark 9:35: And he sat down, and called the twelve, and saith unto them, If any man desire to be first, [the same] shall be last of all, and servant of all.
Contradiction with Luke 22:24
Shows disciples arguing about who is the greatest, similar to Matthew 18:1 but criticized later by Jesus.
Luke 22:24: And there was also a strife among them, which of them should be accounted the greatest.
Contradiction with James 4:6
States that God resists the proud, contrasting with the disciples' concern for status in Matthew 18:1.
James 4:6: But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.