Contradiction with Galatians 3:28
This verse says there is neither male nor female, suggesting gender equality, which may contradict the distinct roles implied in Ephesians 5:33 regarding husbands and wives.
Galatians 3:28: There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 7:4
This verse speaks of mutual authority over each other's bodies between husbands and wives, contrasting with Ephesians 5:33 which instructs wives to reverence their husbands.
1 Corinthians 7:4: The wife hath not power of her own body, but the husband: and likewise also the husband hath not power of his own body, but the wife.
Contradiction with Colossians 3:19
It instructs husbands to love their wives and not be bitter against them, without the added directive for wives to fear or reverence their husbands as in Ephesians 5:33.
Colossians 3:19: Husbands, love [your] wives, and be not bitter against them.
Contradiction with Matthew 19:5-6
These verses emphasize the unity and oneness in marriage, which can be seen as contrary to the distinct roles mentioned in Ephesians 5:33.
Matthew 19:5-6: And said, For this cause shall a man leave father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife: and they twain shall be one flesh?
Contradiction with 1 John 4:18
This verse says there is no fear in love, which might contradict the idea of the wife reverencing her husband in Ephesians 5:33.
1 John 4:18: There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.
Paradox #1
Some people might see a moral inconsistency in the idea that it asks wives to respect their husbands, which some could interpret as suggesting unequal treatment or roles in a marriage. This might be seen as conflicting with modern views on gender equality, as it can be perceived as promoting traditional gender roles where the wife is seen as less equal to the husband.