Contradiction with Matthew 5:4
This verse states, "Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted," contrasting with the removal of those who mourn from feasts in Zephaniah 3:18.
Matthew 5:4: Blessed [are] they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:2
This verse suggests that mourning is better than feasting, whereas Zephaniah 3:18 discusses removing sorrow from the sacred assembly.
Ecclesiastes 7:2: [It is] better to go to the house of mourning, than to go to the house of feasting: for that [is] the end of all men; and the living will lay [it] to his heart.
Contradiction with John 16:20
In this verse, Jesus tells His disciples that their sorrow will turn into joy, suggesting a transformation over removal.
John 16:20: Verily, verily, I say unto you, That ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: and ye shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy.
Contradiction with Isaiah 35:10
This verse emphasizes everlasting joy and an end to sorrow entirely, rather than the separation seen in Zephaniah 3:18.
Isaiah 35:10: And the ransomed of the LORD shall return, and come to Zion with songs and everlasting joy upon their heads: they shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away.
Contradiction with Psalm 126:5
Here, those who sow in tears will reap with joy, implying that sorrow has a positive outcome, contrary to the removal in Zephaniah 3:18.
Psalm 126:5: They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. [joy: or, singing]