Contradiction with Luke 15:7
This verse celebrates repentance by stating that there is more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent, suggesting that the focus should be on the righteous.
Luke 15:7: I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance.
Contradiction with Proverbs 1:24-26
This verse states that those who ignore wisdom and counsel will be laughed at by God when calamity comes, contradicting the notion of reaching out to the 'sick' or sinners.
Proverbs 1:24-26: Because I have called, and ye refused; I have stretched out my hand, and no man regarded;
Contradiction with Matthew 9:13
This verse says, "For I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance," which aligns with the sentiment of Luke 5:31 but contradicts by emphasizing repentance.
Matthew 9:13: But go ye and learn what [that] meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:24
It states that if a righteous man turns from his righteousness and commits iniquity, he will die, implying the importance of maintaining righteousness, which conflicts with the focus on sinners in Luke 5:31.
Ezekiel 18:24: But when the righteous turneth away from his righteousness, and committeth iniquity, [and] doeth according to all the abominations that the wicked [man] doeth, shall he live? All his righteousness that he hath done shall not be mentioned: in his trespass that he hath trespassed, and in his sin that he hath sinned, in them shall he die.
Contradiction with Proverbs 28:9
This verse declares that if one turns away their ear from hearing the law, even their prayer is an abomination, emphasizing adherence to the law over outreach to the unrighteous.
Proverbs 28:9: He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer [shall be] abomination.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 5:11
Advises against associating with anyone who claims to be a brother or sister but is sexually immoral or greedy, a stark contrast to associating with sinners.
1 Corinthians 5:11: But now I have written unto you not to keep company, if any man that is called a brother be a fornicator, or covetous, or an idolater, or a railer, or a drunkard, or an extortioner; with such an one no not to eat.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 28:15
Warns that failing to obey God's commands will result in curses, focusing on consequences rather than healing or helping the sinners.
Deuteronomy 28:15: But it shall come to pass, if thou wilt not hearken unto the voice of the LORD thy God, to observe to do all his commandments and his statutes which I command thee this day; that all these curses shall come upon thee, and overtake thee:
Contradiction with Proverbs 3:33
States "The curse of the Lord is in the house of the wicked," which contradicts the notion of reaching out to heal or help sinners, as they are seen as cursed.
Proverbs 3:33: The curse of the LORD [is] in the house of the wicked: but he blesseth the habitation of the just.
Paradox #1
The possible contradiction in this verse could be about why those who are seen as "healthy" or "righteous" aren't also worth helping or reaching out to. It might seem unfair if only those who are seen as "sick" or "in need" get attention, suggesting an imbalance in care or concern for everyone.