Contradiction with Matthew 23:13
This verse contradicts by depicting barriers to entering God's kingdom, unlike the open invitation seen in Psalms 24:9.
Matthew 23:13: But woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye shut up the kingdom of heaven against men: for ye neither go in [yourselves], neither suffer ye them that are entering to go in.
Contradiction with Isaiah 22:22
This verse suggests that access to the divine realm is controlled and guarded, contrasting with the welcoming theme in Psalms 24:9.
Isaiah 22:22: And the key of the house of David will I lay upon his shoulder; so he shall open, and none shall shut; and he shall shut, and none shall open.
Contradiction with John 10:1
This verse portrays entry as potentially illegitimate if not through the proper means, conflicting with the free entry depicted in Psalms 24:9.
John 10:1: Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber.
Contradiction with Luke 13:25
This verse states that the door may be shut to some, which contrasts with the opened gate imagery in Psalms 24:9.
Luke 13:25: When once the master of the house is risen up, and hath shut to the door, and ye begin to stand without, and to knock at the door, saying, Lord, Lord, open unto us; and he shall answer and say unto you, I know you not whence ye are:
Contradiction with Revelation 3:7
This verse presents God as one who opens and shuts doors at will, contrasting with the open gate invitation of Psalms 24:9.
Revelation 3:7: And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write; These things saith he that is holy, he that is true, he that hath the key of David, he that openeth, and no man shutteth; and shutteth, and no man openeth;