Contradiction with John 14:28
John 14:28 records Jesus saying, "for my Father is greater than I," which suggests a hierarchy between Jesus and God, contrasting with Colossians 2:9 which asserts, "For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily," signifying the complete divine nature in Jesus.
John 14:28: Ye have heard how I said unto you, I go away, and come [again] unto you. If ye loved me, ye would rejoice, because I said, I go unto the Father: for my Father is greater than I.
Contradiction with Mark 13:32
In Mark 13:32, Jesus admits not knowing the day or hour of the end times, stating that only the Father knows, implying a limitation in his divine knowledge, which contrasts with Colossians 2:9's assertion of the fullness of the Godhead in Jesus.
Mark 13:32: But of that day and [that] hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels which are in heaven, neither the Son, but the Father.
Paradox #1
Colossians 2:9 suggests the fullness of God is present in Christ. A potential doctrinal conflict arises with views that differentiate sharply between God and Jesus, such as Arianism, which sees Jesus as a created being and not fully divine. This verse supports the doctrine of the Trinity, where Jesus is fully God, which contradicts non-Trinitarian interpretations.
Paradox #2
Colossians 2:9 can present a conflict for those who view Jesus as a purely human figure, as it emphasizes his divine nature. This idea might contradict interpretations that focus solely on Jesus's humanity and role as a teacher, rather than his divinity. This has historically created debates about the nature of Christ within different theological perspectives.
Paradox #3
The contradiction with the concept found in Colossians 2:9 may come from its claim of divine nature or attributes residing in a physical human form. Science operates on the basis of empirical and measurable evidence, and concepts like divinity and spiritual attributes cannot be scientifically measured or tested. Therefore, any claim about divine essence being present in a human would not be verifiable under scientific methods.