Contradiction with Matthew 10:37
This verse suggests prioritizing love for Jesus above parents, which could contradict the directive of full obedience to parents in Colossians 3:20.
Matthew 10:37: He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.
Contradiction with Luke 14:26
This verse states that following Jesus may require hating one's family, contradicting the notion of obeying parents in Colossians 3:20.
Luke 14:26: If any [man] come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple.
Contradiction with Acts 5:29
This verse emphasizes obeying God rather than men, which could conflict with obeying parents unconditionally as suggested in Colossians 3:20.
Acts 5:29: Then Peter and the [other] apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.
Contradiction with Proverbs 1:10
This verse advises resisting sin even if persuaded by others, which could contradict obeying parents if their guidance is contrary to righteous living as suggested in Colossians 3:20.
Proverbs 1:10: My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not.
Contradiction with Ephesians 6:1
This verse adds the condition of obeying parents "in the Lord," which could introduce a nuance to the unconditional obedience suggested in Colossians 3:20.
Ephesians 6:1: Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right.
Paradox #1
Some people might see a contradiction or conflict with this verse if they consider situations where obeying parents might lead to actions that go against moral, ethical, or religious beliefs. In such cases, following the verse's instruction could be challenging if parents' demands conflict with one's understanding of right and wrong or faith principles.
Paradox #2
One possible moral inconsistency with Colossians 3:20 is that it instructs children to obey their parents in everything. This can be problematic if a parent's guidance is harmful, unethical, or abusive, as it does not account for situations where obedience may conflict with a child's wellbeing or moral principles.