Contradiction with Matthew 13:57
Jesus states that a prophet is not without honor except in his own country, aligning rather than contradicting with the claim in John 4:44.
Matthew 13:57: And they were offended in him. But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not without honour, save in his own country, and in his own house.
Contradiction with Mark 6:4
This verse also asserts that a prophet is without honor in his own country, similar to John 4:44 rather than contradicting it.
Mark 6:4: But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not without honour, but in his own country, and among his own kin, and in his own house.
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction or conflict in John 4:44 is that it highlights the idea of a prophet not receiving honor in their own home, which might seem inconsistent with the value placed on familial respect and acknowledgment. This might seem contradictory to the expectation of honoring and supporting one's family, suggesting a tension between the acceptance of truth from familiar versus unfamiliar sources.