Contradiction with Luke 10:7
This verse says that workers deserve their wages, emphasizing the value of existing laborers rather than calling for more.
Luke 10:7: And in the same house remain, eating and drinking such things as they give: for the labourer is worthy of his hire. Go not from house to house.
Contradiction with Matthew 7:21
This verse suggests that not everyone who calls upon the Lord will enter the kingdom of heaven, emphasizing actions over merely increasing laborers.
Matthew 7:21: Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
Contradiction with James 3:1
This verse warns that not many should become teachers, suggesting caution in increasing numbers of laborers.
James 3:1: My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation. [condemnation: or, judgment]
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 3:7
This verse emphasizes that God gives the growth, which could be seen as minimizing the focus on calling for more laborers.
1 Corinthians 3:7: So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase.
Contradiction with Isaiah 30:15
This verse emphasizes salvation through quietness and trust, not the active pursuit of laborers.
Isaiah 30:15: For thus saith the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel; In returning and rest shall ye be saved; in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength: and ye would not.