Contradiction with Proverbs 6:9-11
These verses criticize laziness and sleep, implying a negative view of excessive sleep, whereas in Matthew 26:43, the disciples are found sleeping.
Proverbs 6:9-11: How long wilt thou sleep, O sluggard? when wilt thou arise out of thy sleep?
Contradiction with Romans 13:11-12
These verses urge wakefulness and alertness in contrast to the disciples sleeping in Matthew 26:43.
Romans 13:11-12: And that, knowing the time, that now [it is] high time to awake out of sleep: for now [is] our salvation nearer than when we believed.
Contradiction with Ephesians 5:14
This verse calls for awakening from sleep spiritually, contrary to the physical sleep of the disciples in Matthew 26:43.
Ephesians 5:14: Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light. [he: or, it]
Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:6
This verse encourages believers to be watchful and awake, opposing the disciples' sleepiness in Matthew 26:43.
1 Thessalonians 5:6: Therefore let us not sleep, as [do] others; but let us watch and be sober.
Contradiction with Proverbs 20:13
This proverb warns against loving sleep, suggesting a negative viewpoint on sleeping as seen with the disciples in Matthew 26:43.
Proverbs 20:13: Love not sleep, lest thou come to poverty; open thine eyes, [and] thou shalt be satisfied with bread.