Contradiction with Romans 3:23
This verse states "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God," which implies all are sinners and contradicts the notion of someone being forgiven by just a declaration, as in Mark 2:5.
Romans 3:23: For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:20
This verse says, "The soul that sinneth, it shall die," suggesting that each person bears the consequence of their own sin, contradicting Mark 2:5 where Jesus forgives sins without any immediate consequences.
Ezekiel 18:20: The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.
Contradiction with 1 John 1:8-9
These verses suggest that if we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves, and that forgiveness comes through confession, which contrasts with Mark 2:5 where Jesus forgives without the man's confession mentioned.
1 John 1:8-9: If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.
Paradox #1
Theological discussion around this verse might involve the authority of Jesus to forgive sins, which was typically believed to be a power reserved for God alone. Some could see this as a contradiction with the beliefs held by religious leaders of the time, who might question how Jesus, being human, can claim to forgive sins. This raised questions about Jesus' divine nature and authority.
Paradox #2
Mark 2:5 involves the forgiveness of sins. A potential contradiction or conflict might arise from the belief that only God can forgive sins, but Jesus, a human figure, does so in this verse. This could create confusion or debate about Jesus' divine authority versus his human form.