Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:39
Exhorts believers to covet to prophesy and forbids forbidding speaking with tongues, which contradicts the restriction in 14:28 when there is no interpreter.
1 Corinthians 14:39: Wherefore, brethren, covet to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:2
States that speaking in tongues is speaking unto God and benefits the speaker, which could be seen as contradicting the instruction not to speak if there is no interpreter.
1 Corinthians 14:2: For he that speaketh in an [unknown] tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth [him]; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries. [understandeth: Gr. heareth]
Paradox #1
The contradiction or conflict in this verse could be seen in the context of religious inclusivity versus exclusivity. The verse suggests that if no one is present to interpret, the person speaking in tongues should remain silent in the church, which might be seen as limiting personal expression. This could be in conflict with the idea of encouraging all forms of spiritual expression and participation within a faith community.