Contradiction with Genesis 19:5
This verse encourages an inhospitable act, as the men of Sodom demand to have Lot's guests brought out to them for harmful purposes.
Genesis 19:5: And they called unto Lot, and said unto him, Where [are] the men which came in to thee this night? bring them out unto us, that we may know them.
Contradiction with Luke 9:53
This verse describes the Samaritans not receiving Jesus because He was headed to Jerusalem, illustrating a lack of hospitality.
Luke 9:53: And they did not receive him, because his face was as though he would go to Jerusalem.
Contradiction with Luke 10:10-11
Jesus teaches that those who do not receive or welcome His disciples should have the dust of their town shaken off against them.
Luke 10:10-11: But into whatsoever city ye enter, and they receive you not, go your ways out into the streets of the same, and say,
Contradiction with Matthew 10:14
Jesus instructs His disciples to leave any house or town that will not welcome them or listen to their words, a stance that stands in contrast to always showing hospitality.
Matthew 10:14: And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words, when ye depart out of that house or city, shake off the dust of your feet.
Contradiction with 3 John 1:10
Diotrephes is described as someone who refuses to welcome the brothers and also stops others who want to and puts them out of the church, demonstrating a lack of hospitality.
3 John 1:10: Wherefore, if I come, I will remember his deeds which he doeth, prating against us with malicious words: and not content therewith, neither doth he himself receive the brethren, and forbiddeth them that would, and casteth [them] out of the church.
Contradiction with Mark 6:11
Jesus tells His disciples to shake off the dust from their feet as a testimony against any place that will not receive them, highlighting that some places may choose not to extend hospitality.
Mark 6:11: And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear you, when ye depart thence, shake off the dust under your feet for a testimony against them. Verily I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for Sodom and Gomorrha in the day of judgment, than for that city. [and: Gr. or]
Contradiction with Proverbs 25:17
This proverb suggests limiting one’s presence in a neighbor’s house, which contrasts with always being open to housing every stranger.
Proverbs 25:17: Withdraw thy foot from thy neighbour's house; lest he be weary of thee, and [so] hate thee. [Withdraw...: or, Let thy foot be seldom in] [weary...: Heb. full of thee]
Paradox #1
The contradiction or inconsistency in Job 31:32 might arise if one considers the different biblical attitudes towards strangers or outsiders. In this verse, showing hospitality is emphasized as a virtue. However, other biblical texts sometimes depict outsiders as threats or as people to be shunned. This can create a conflict between being welcoming and protective of one's community.