Contradiction with 1 Kings 19:10
Elijah claims that he is the only one left serving God, indicating a scarcity of laborers, as opposed to the plentiful harvest mentioned in Matthew 9:37.
1 Kings 19:10: And he said, I have been very jealous for the LORD God of hosts: for the children of Israel have forsaken thy covenant, thrown down thine altars, and slain thy prophets with the sword; and I, [even] I only, am left; and they seek my life, to take it away.
Contradiction with Proverbs 13:23
This verse talks about much food in the tillage of the poor but is destroyed for lack of judgment, implying loss instead of an abundant harvest needing laborers.
Proverbs 13:23: Much food [is in] the tillage of the poor: but there is [that is] destroyed for want of judgment.
Contradiction with Isaiah 5:4
This verse speaks of an unfruitful vineyard despite efforts, which contrasts with the plentiful harvest that lacks laborers in Matthew 9:37.
Isaiah 5:4: What could have been done more to my vineyard, that I have not done in it? wherefore, when I looked that it should bring forth grapes, brought it forth wild grapes?
Contradiction with Jeremiah 8:20
It states "The harvest is past, the summer is ended, and we are not saved," suggesting the harvest has already been missed, in contrast to the ongoing need for laborers in Matthew 9:37.
Jeremiah 8:20: The harvest is past, the summer is ended, and we are not saved.
Contradiction with Micah 7:1
Micah laments that there is no cluster to eat, reflecting scarcity rather than abundance.
Micah 7:1: Woe is me! for I am as when they have gathered the summer fruits, as the grapegleanings of the vintage: [there is] no cluster to eat: my soul desired the firstripe fruit. [when...: Heb. the gatherings of summer]
Contradiction with Luke 10:2
Despite being the same message, the context of Luke emphasizes that there already are willing laborers, showing a contrast in perceived need for more workers.
Luke 10:2: Therefore said he unto them, The harvest truly [is] great, but the labourers [are] few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth labourers into his harvest.