Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:24
This verse contradicts Ezekiel 3:21 as it suggests that if a righteous person turns away from righteousness and commits iniquity, their past righteousness will not be remembered, which contrasts with the idea of a righteous man being saved by maintaining righteousness in Ezekiel 3:21.
Ezekiel 18:24: But when the righteous turneth away from his righteousness, and committeth iniquity, [and] doeth according to all the abominations that the wicked [man] doeth, shall he live? All his righteousness that he hath done shall not be mentioned: in his trespass that he hath trespassed, and in his sin that he hath sinned, in them shall he die.
Contradiction with James 5:20
This verse implies that turning a sinner from the error of their ways can save a multitude of sins, contrasting with Ezekiel 3:21 which emphasizes the individual's responsibility to maintain their righteousness for their own salvation.
James 5:20: Let him know, that he which converteth the sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul from death, and shall hide a multitude of sins.
Contradiction with Hebrews 10:26-27
These verses argue that if we deliberately continue sinning after knowing the truth, no sacrifice for sins is left, which could be seen as contradicting Ezekiel 3:21's focus on warning and reproof to avert sin.
Hebrews 10:26-27: For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins,
Contradiction with Romans 11:22
This passage on the kindness and severity of God, stressing that continuance in His kindness is necessary, offers a broader view on salvation, which might contrast with the individual responsibility focus of Ezekiel 3:21.
Romans 11:22: Behold therefore the goodness and severity of God: on them which fell, severity; but toward thee, goodness, if thou continue in [his] goodness: otherwise thou also shalt be cut off.
Contradiction with Galatians 6:1
This verse encourages restoring someone caught in sin gently, which seems to contradict Ezekiel 3:21’s emphasis on directly warning the righteous about not sinning to stay righteous.
Galatians 6:1: Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted. [if: or, although]
Contradiction with 1 John 5:16
Suggests a sin that leads to death should not be prayed for, which might oppose Ezekiel 3:21's viewpoint where active warning can help a righteous person not to sin.
1 John 5:16: If any man see his brother sin a sin [which is] not unto death, he shall ask, and he shall give him life for them that sin not unto death. There is a sin unto death: I do not say that he shall pray for it.
Paradox #1
Ezekiel 3:21 emphasizes individual responsibility for one's actions, suggesting that a person can save their life by turning away from sin. A possible contradiction could arise when compared to other parts of the Bible that emphasize collective responsibility or inherited sin, which may seem inconsistent with the focus on individual accountability in this verse.