Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
This verse encourages loving and praying for enemies, while Joel 3:2 speaks about gathering and judging nations for their injustices.
Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
Contradiction with Romans 12:19
This verse advises against taking revenge and to leave wrath to God, whereas Joel 3:2 speaks of divine judgment being executed.
Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
Contradiction with James 4:12
This verse teaches that there is only one lawgiver and judge, who is able to save and destroy, contrasting with the depiction of judgment being gathered by God in Joel 3:2.
James 4:12: There is one lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy: who art thou that judgest another?
Contradiction with 1 Timothy 2:1-2
This verse calls for prayers and intercessions for all people, including those in authority, contrasting with the gathering of nations for judgment seen in Joel 3:2.
1 Timothy 2:1-2: I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, [and] giving of thanks, be made for all men; [exhort: or, desire]
Paradox #1
The contradiction related to this verse could involve the anachronistic mention of "nations" and "people" being gathered for divine judgment. Historically, the concept of nation-states did not exist in the ancient Near Eastern context as we know them today. Instead, there were city-states and tribal territories. Therefore, interpreting this through a modern lens of national entities could be historically inconsistent with the time the text was written.