Contradiction with Matthew 12:43
Contradicts in wording but carries a similar story about unclean spirits.
Matthew 12:43: When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh through dry places, seeking rest, and findeth none.
Contradiction with Mark 5:8
Contradicts as Jesus commands unclean spirits to leave, as opposed to them 'walking through dry places' seeking rest.
Mark 5:8: For he said unto him, Come out of the man, [thou] unclean spirit.
Contradiction with 1 John 4:4
Contradicts by emphasizing that those who have God's Spirit within them overcome evil spirits, suggesting unclean spirits cannot easily return.
1 John 4:4: Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.
Contradiction with James 4:7
Contradicts by asserting that resisting the devil will make him flee, opposing the return of evil spirits implied in Luke 11:24.
James 4:7: Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
Paradox #1
The contradiction or conflict in this verse could be seen in the idea that simply removing evil or bad habits is not enough; it suggests that without filling the void with good, positive qualities, one might end up worse than before. This can be conflicting if someone believes that merely eliminating bad actions or thoughts should lead to improvement.