Contradiction with Matthew 20:16
This verse states, "So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen," which contrasts with the openness of the invitation in Matthew 22:2.
Matthew 20:16: So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen.
Contradiction with John 18:36
Jesus says, "My kingdom is not of this world," which seems to contradict the worldly depiction of a king's realm in Matthew 22:2.
John 18:36: Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.
Contradiction with Luke 9:58
Jesus states, "The foxes have holes, and the birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head," contrasting with the royal depiction in Matthew 22:2.
Luke 9:58: And Jesus said unto him, Foxes have holes, and birds of the air [have] nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay [his] head.
Contradiction with Matthew 11:28-30
This offers a personal, open invitation directly from Jesus, differing from the royal and formal invitation in Matthew 22:2.
Matthew 11:28-30: Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Contradiction with James 2:5
Emphasizes God choosing the poor of the world to be rich in faith, which contrasts the royal and rich imagery in Matthew 22:2.
James 2:5: Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him? [of the: or, of that]