Contradiction with James 4:3
This verse suggests that if you ask with wrong motives, you may not receive, which contradicts the unconditional promise of receiving in Luke 11:10.
James 4:3: Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume [it] upon your lusts. [lusts: or, pleasures]
Contradiction with Isaiah 1:15
This verse implies that God may not listen to prayers if they are insincere or from wrongdoers, contradicting the idea that everyone who asks receives.
Isaiah 1:15: And when ye spread forth your hands, I will hide mine eyes from you: yea, when ye make many prayers, I will not hear: your hands are full of blood. [make...: Heb. multiply prayer] [blood: Heb. bloods]
Contradiction with Proverbs 1:28
This verse indicates that there are times when people will seek God but will not find Him, contradicting the notion that everyone who seeks finds.
Proverbs 1:28: Then shall they call upon me, but I will not answer; they shall seek me early, but they shall not find me:
Contradiction with Matthew 7:21
This verse emphasizes that not everyone who calls to the Lord will enter the kingdom, which contrasts with the idea of everyone who asks receiving.
Matthew 7:21: Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
Contradiction with John 9:31
This verse explains that God does not listen to sinners, contradicting the notion that everyone who asks receives.
John 9:31: Now we know that God heareth not sinners: but if any man be a worshipper of God, and doeth his will, him he heareth.
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction with Luke 11:10 could stem from the idea that everyone who asks will receive, and everyone who seeks will find. This might conflict with experiences where prayers or requests seem unanswered or when people seek without finding. The tension arises from differing interpretations of how and when these promises are fulfilled, and whether they apply universally and unconditionally. However, it's often addressed by understanding these promises in the context of faith, God's will, and timing.
Paradox #2
One possible contradiction in Luke 11:10 is that it suggests everyone who asks receives, and everyone who seeks finds. However, in reality, not every request or search leads to a positive outcome. This might conflict with people's experiences where prayers or needs aren't fulfilled, leading to questions about fairness or the reliability of such promises.