Contradiction with Matthew 5:3
John 7:49 condemns the people as accursed, whereas Matthew 5:3 blesses the poor in spirit.
Matthew 5:3: Blessed [are] the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Contradiction with Matthew 21:16
John 7:49 dismisses ordinary people, while Matthew 21:16 highlights praise from the mouths of babes.
Matthew 21:16: And said unto him, Hearest thou what these say? And Jesus saith unto them, Yea; have ye never read, Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings thou hast perfected praise?
Contradiction with Luke 1:52
John 7:49 implies disdain for common people, whereas Luke 1:52 speaks of God exalting the humble.
Luke 1:52: He hath put down the mighty from [their] seats, and exalted them of low degree.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:27
John 7:49 implies foolishness of the common people, contradicting 1 Corinthians 1:27, which states God chooses the foolish of the world to shame the wise.
1 Corinthians 1:27: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;
Contradiction with James 2:5
John 7:49 suggests condemnation of ignorant people, while James 2:5 speaks of God choosing the poor of the world to be rich in faith.
James 2:5: Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him? [of the: or, of that]
Paradox #1
The theological conflict in John 7:49 might be seen in the negative attitude towards the common people and their understanding of the law. This could contradict other teachings in the Bible about the value and dignity of every person and the accessibility of God's truth to all. This verse suggests that the people who do not know the law are cursed, which could be inconsistent with messages of grace and redemption found elsewhere in the Bible.
Paradox #2
The contradiction in that verse could be seen as the attitude towards people being dismissed as ignorant or cursed simply because they do not follow certain teachings. It reflects a conflict between having compassion and understanding versus making harsh judgments about others based on their level of knowledge or belief.