Contradiction with Matthew 13:33
This verse compares the kingdom of heaven to leaven, suggesting a positive growth and influence, contrary to the negative connotation of leaven in 1 Corinthians 5:6.
Matthew 13:33: Another parable spake he unto them; The kingdom of heaven is like unto leaven, which a woman took, and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened. [measures: the word in the Greek is a measure containing about a peck and a half, wanting a little more than a pint]
Contradiction with Luke 13:21
Similar to Matthew 13:33, it likens the kingdom of God to leaven, implying a beneficial, pervasive impact, which contradicts the negative implication of leaven in 1 Corinthians 5:6.
Luke 13:21: It is like leaven, which a woman took and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened.
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction in 1 Corinthians 5:6 could relate to the idea of how a small amount of wrongdoing can influence the whole community, which might seem inconsistent with teachings about forgiveness and redemption. Some might see a conflict between emphasizing the negative influence of sin and the concept of grace in overcoming sin. However, this can be understood as a call for vigilance in maintaining community purity while still upholding forgiveness.
Paradox #2
1 Corinthians 5:6 talks about the impact of a small amount of negativity or wrongdoing affecting a larger group. The potential contradiction or conflict here could be that it seems to advocate for removing or isolating those who do wrong, rather than forgiving or rehabilitating them, which might conflict with other teachings in the Bible that emphasize forgiveness and redemption.