Contradiction with Luke 9:24
Contradicts by stating that whoever will save his life shall lose it, opposing the notion of seeking a long life for its own sake.
Luke 9:24: For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: but whosoever will lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:1
Suggests that the day of death is better than the day of birth, contrasting with the idea of desiring many days or a long life.
Ecclesiastes 7:1: A good name [is] better than precious ointment; and the day of death than the day of one's birth.
Contradiction with Matthew 10:39
States that finding one's life will lead to losing it, whereas losing one's life for Christ's sake will lead to finding it, which contradicts the desire for prolonged life.
Matthew 10:39: He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it.
Contradiction with Psalm 90:10
Highlights that the days of our years are limited and full of labor and sorrow, contradicting an optimistic pursuit of long life.
Psalm 90:10: The days of our years [are] threescore years and ten; and if by reason of strength [they be] fourscore years, yet [is] their strength labour and sorrow; for it is soon cut off, and we fly away. [The days...: Heb. As for the days of our years, in them are seventy years]
Contradiction with Philippians 1:21
Declares that to die is gain, which contrasts with the desire for many days as seen in the pursuit of life described in Psalms 34:12.
Philippians 1:21: For to me to live [is] Christ, and to die [is] gain.
Contradiction with Job 14:1
Describes life as few of days and full of trouble, conflicting with the positive perspective on desiring a long life.
Job 14:1: Man [that is] born of a woman [is] of few days, and full of trouble. [few...: Heb. short of days]