Contradiction with Mark 2:17
Luke 5:20 highlights the forgiveness of sins upon faith, while Mark 2:17 suggests Jesus came to call sinners to repentance.
Mark 2:17: When Jesus heard [it], he saith unto them, They that are whole have no need of the physician, but they that are sick: I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.
Contradiction with James 2:24
Luke 5:20 emphasizes the forgiveness of sins through faith, whereas James 2:24 emphasizes justification by works and not by faith alone.
James 2:24: Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.
Contradiction with Matthew 7:21
Luke 5:20 shows forgiveness through faith, but Matthew 7:21 suggests that merely acknowledging faith is insufficient without doing the will of God.
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 Romans 2:6
Luke 5:20 speaks of forgiveness through faith, contrasted with Romans 2:6 which states that God will render to each one according to their deeds.
Romans 2:6: Who will render to every man according to his deeds:
Contradiction with Hebrews 10:26-27
Luke 5:20 shows forgiveness for faith, whereas Hebrews 10:26-27 warns that if we sin willfully after receiving the truth, no sacrifice for sins remains.
Hebrews 10:26-27: For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins,
Paradox #1
One possible contradiction or conflict could be with the belief in some traditions that only God can forgive sins. In this story, Jesus forgives a man's sins, which might raise questions for those who wonder how Jesus could do that if forgiveness is reserved for God alone. This has been discussed in different ways throughout Christian history, with various interpretations about Jesus' divine authority.
Paradox #2
The contradiction in Luke 5:20 might arise from the idea of forgiving sins without clear repentance or accountability, which could seem unfair to some people. While forgiveness is seen as a virtue, it might conflict with the idea of justice, where people expect wrongs to be acknowledged and rectified. This could create tension between the ideals of mercy and justice.