Contradiction with Matthew 5:3
Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 5:3: Blessed [are] the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Contradiction with John 3:13
And no man hath ascended up to heaven, but he that came down from heaven, even the Son of man which is in heaven.
John 3:13: And no man hath ascended up to heaven, but he that came down from heaven, [even] the Son of man which is in heaven.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:5
For the living know that they shall die: but the dead know not any thing, neither have they any more a reward; for the memory of them is forgotten.
Ecclesiastes 9:5: For the living know that they shall die: but the dead know not any thing, neither have they any more a reward; for the memory of them is forgotten.
Contradiction with Acts 2:34
For David is not ascended into the heavens: but he saith himself, The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand.
Acts 2:34: For David is not ascended into the heavens: but he saith himself, The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand,
Contradiction with Job 14:10-12
But man dieth, and wasteth away: yea, man giveth up the ghost, and where is he? As the waters fail from the sea, and the flood decayeth and drieth up: So man lieth down, and riseth not: till the heavens be no more, they shall not awake, nor be raised out of their sleep.
Job 14:10-12: But man dieth, and wasteth away: yea, man giveth up the ghost, and where [is] he? [wasteth...: Heb. is weakened, or, cut off]
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 15:51-52
Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.
1 Corinthians 15:51-52: Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed,
Paradox #1
The verse mentions a concept of the afterlife that involves specific details about heaven and who gets to go there. Some people see a contradiction because other parts of the Bible might suggest different criteria or conditions for entering heaven and what the afterlife is like. These differences can lead to debates about how to interpret these teachings consistently.
Paradox #2
The contradiction in this verse could be seen in the idea of fairness and justice. It might raise questions about why some people are rewarded after death, despite having suffered in life, while others do not receive the same treatment. This could seem unjust or inconsistent with the idea of a fair and loving God who treats all people equally.