Contradiction with Genesis 18:3
Abraham offered hospitality and food to strangers, which contrasts with the refusal of hospitality in 1 Kings 13:8.
Genesis 18:3: And said, My Lord, if now I have found favour in thy sight, pass not away, I pray thee, from thy servant:
Contradiction with Matthew 10:14
Jesus instructs to leave any place where they are not welcomed, which contradicts the firmness in rejecting hospitality in 1 Kings 13:8.
Matthew 10:14: And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words, when ye depart out of that house or city, shake off the dust of your feet.
Contradiction with Luke 10:7
This verse instructs to eat and drink whatever is provided by the host, contrary to rejecting offers of hospitality as seen in 1 Kings 13:8.
Luke 10:7: And in the same house remain, eating and drinking such things as they give: for the labourer is worthy of his hire. Go not from house to house.
Contradiction with Hebrews 13:2
Encourages entertaining strangers, as opposed to the rejection of such gestures in 1 Kings 13:8.
Hebrews 13:2: Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 10:27
Suggests accepting invitations to dine, whereas 1 Kings 13:8 is about refusal.
1 Corinthians 10:27: If any of them that believe not bid you [to a feast], and ye be disposed to go; whatsoever is set before you, eat, asking no question for conscience sake.
Contradiction with Acts 2:46
Describes believers breaking bread together gladly, differing from the refusal to dine in 1 Kings 13:8.
Acts 2:46: And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart, [from...: or, at home]
Contradiction with Proverbs 9:5
Offers an invitation to eat and drink, which contrasts with the pronouncement of refusal in 1 Kings 13:8.
Proverbs 9:5: Come, eat of my bread, and drink of the wine [which] I have mingled.
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction in this verse could be seen as a conflict between obedience to God's command and the cultural norms of hospitality. In the context of the story, a man of God refuses to accept hospitality, which might seem at odds with the common value of showing kindness and accepting generosity. However, his refusal is based on a divine directive, highlighting the tension between following divine instructions and adhering to societal expectations.