Contradiction with Matthew 10:34
This verse states "Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword," which contradicts Ephesians 2:14 where Christ is described as our peace who has broken down divisions.
Matthew 10:34: Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.
Contradiction with Luke 12:51
States "Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division," contradicting the concept of Jesus creating peace as mentioned in Ephesians 2:14.
Luke 12:51: Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division:
Contradiction with John 16:33
Mentions "In the world ye shall have tribulation," which contrasts with the idea of peace brought by Jesus in Ephesians 2:14, suggesting continuous conflict.
John 16:33: These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:17
Indicates "Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil," which might imply a different interpretation of 'breaking down walls' as opposed to Ephesians 2:14.
Matthew 5:17: Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.
Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:3
The verse "For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them," suggests unexpected conflict despite claims of peace, contradicting the peace described in Ephesians 2:14.
1 Thessalonians 5:3: For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.
Contradiction with Revelation 6:4
Talks about taking peace from the earth, allowing for killing one another, a direct contradiction to Ephesians 2:14's message of peace.
Revelation 6:4: And there went out another horse [that was] red: and [power] was given to him that sat thereon to take peace from the earth, and that they should kill one another: and there was given unto him a great sword.
Paradox #1
Ephesians 2:14 talks about Jesus breaking down the barrier between Jews and Gentiles, creating peace and unity. A potential conflict could be with other biblical passages where God chose Israel as a special nation, which some might see as a contradiction to the idea of breaking down these distinctions. This might lead to questions about the balance between Old Testament teachings of a chosen people and New Testament messages of inclusivity.