Contradiction with Matthew 12:30
Matthew 12:30 is identical to Luke 11:23, so it does not offer a contradiction.
Matthew 12:30: He that is not with me is against me; and he that gathereth not with me scattereth abroad.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:9
Matthew 5:9 emphasizes peacemaking, which could be seen as contradicting the divisive language of being "against me."
Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Contradiction with Mark 9:40
Mark 9:40 states that whoever is not against us is for us, which seems to contradict the exclusivity in Luke 11:23.
Mark 9:40: For he that is not against us is on our part.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 10:17
1 Corinthians 10:17 speaks of unity in one body despite being many, contrasting the division implied in Luke 11:23.
1 Corinthians 10:17: For we [being] many are one bread, [and] one body: for we are all partakers of that one bread.
Contradiction with Romans 12:18
Romans 12:18 calls for living peaceably with all, potentially conflicting with the binary opposition in Luke 11:23.
Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
Contradiction with Romans 14:19
Romans 14:19 encourages pursuing peace and mutual edification rather than creating divisions described in Luke 11:23.
Romans 14:19: Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another.
Paradox #1
The verse in question emphasizes a clear division, suggesting there is no middle ground in one's alignment. Some people might see a contradiction in this with other biblical teachings that emphasize mercy, patience, and gradual spiritual growth. However, any apparent contradiction often depends on interpretation, context, and theological perspective.