Contradiction with Matthew 5:39
This verse advises to resist not evil and to turn the other cheek, which contradicts the act of violence in cutting off the ear.
Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.
Contradiction with Romans 12:17
This verse instructs not to repay evil for evil, contrasting the aggressive action taken in Luke 22:50.
Romans 12:17: Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
Contradiction with Proverbs 15:1
A soft answer turning away wrath contrasts with the violent act of cutting off the ear.
Proverbs 15:1: A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
Contradiction with Matthew 26:52
Jesus' command to put away the sword and warning that those who take the sword will perish by the sword contradicts the use of violence in Luke 22:50.
Matthew 26:52: Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?
Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4
This verse speaks of beating swords into plowshares, promoting peace over violence, in contrast to the aggression shown in Luke 22:50.
Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]
Contradiction with 1 Peter 2:23
Jesus' example of not retaliating when suffering contradicts the act of retaliating by cutting off the ear.
1 Peter 2:23: Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed [himself] to him that judgeth righteously: [himself: or, his cause]
Paradox #1
The moral conflict in Luke 22:50 could be about the use of violence. Jesus teaches love and forgiveness, yet in this instance, one of his disciples reacts with violence. This seems to contradict the message of peace and non-violence that is often emphasized in Jesus's teachings.