Contradiction with Romans 3:23
This verse contradicts Zechariah 3:7 by stating that all have sinned, implying no one can always walk in God's ways perfectly as Zechariah 3:7 suggests is possible.
Romans 3:23: For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
Contradiction with Ephesians 2:8-9
These verses emphasize salvation and favor come through faith, not works, which contrasts with Zechariah 3:7's conditional promise based on walking in God's ways.
Ephesians 2:8-9: For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: [it is] the gift of God:
Contradiction with Galatians 2:16
This verse argues that justification is not by the law or works, contradicting the works-based condition of Zechariah 3:7.
Galatians 2:16: Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.
Contradiction with Isaiah 64:6
This verse suggests that all human efforts are inherently flawed, challenging the notion in Zechariah 3:7 that human conduct might merit divine favor.
Isaiah 64:6: But we are all as an unclean [thing], and all our righteousnesses [are] as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:9
It highlights the deceitfulness and wickedness of the human heart, contradicting the implication in Zechariah 3:7 that a person can consistently uphold God's ways.
Jeremiah 17:9: The heart [is] deceitful above all [things], and desperately wicked: who can know it?
Contradiction with John 14:6
Jesus states that He is the way, implying that simply walking in God's ways as requested in Zechariah 3:7 isn't sufficient without Him.
John 14:6: Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
Contradiction with Hebrews 11:6
Faith is highlighted as necessary to please God, suggesting that the emphasis on deeds in Zechariah 3:7 is incomplete without faith.
Hebrews 11:6: But without faith [it is] impossible to please [him]: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and [that] he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.