Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:33
States that God is not the author of confusion, opposing the notion in Matthew 10:20 that the Spirit speaks through people, which can lead to different interpretations and potential confusion.
1 Corinthians 14:33: For God is not [the author] of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. [confusion: Gr. tumult, or, unquietness]
Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5
Encourages trusting in the Lord and leaning not on your own understanding, which could contradict the idea of the Spirit speaking through individuals as in Matthew 10:20, implying reliance on self-guided spiritual claims.
Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
Contradiction with 1 John 4:1
Advises testing every spirit to see whether they are from God, suggesting skepticism towards claims of divine speech as in Matthew 10:20.
1 John 4:1: Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.
Paradox #1
One possible contradiction with the verse is the idea of divine inspiration versus human agency. Some might see a tension between the belief that God or the Holy Spirit speaks through individuals, and the concept of free will or personal responsibility in human speech and actions. This raises questions about the extent to which individuals are the source of their own words and deeds, and how that aligns with divine influence or control.
Paradox #2
The contradiction or conflict in Matthew 10:20 could be the idea of responsibility and accountability. If humans are acting or speaking with divine inspiration, it may seem to reduce personal accountability for their actions or words, which could conflict with teachings about free will and individual responsibility.