Contradiction with John 15:18-19
This passage explains that followers of Jesus will be hated by the world because they are chosen out of it, not implying that everyone will hate them as Matthew 10:22 suggests.
John 15:18-19: If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before [it hated] you.
Contradiction with John 16:33
Here, it's said that believers will have tribulation in the world, yet peace in Jesus, which contrasts with enduring hatred until the end as described in Matthew 10:22.
John 16:33: These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
Contradiction with Romans 8:28
This verse states that all things work together for good for those who love God, which seems contradictory to the notion of being universally hated for His name's sake.
Romans 8:28: And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.
Contradiction with 2 Timothy 3:12
Suggests that all who live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution, which complements rather than contradicts enduring hatred; although it does not speak of universal hatred.
2 Timothy 3:12: Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.
Contradiction with John 3:16
Emphasizes that God so loved the world, contrasting with the sentiment that the world will universally hate the followers of Christ.
John 3:16: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Paradox #1
Matthew 10:22 talks about being hated by everyone because of faith, but ultimately being saved by enduring until the end. Some see a contradiction because elsewhere in the Bible, it is said that salvation comes through faith and grace, not by enduring or doing anything. The inconsistency arises in how salvation is achieved: by faith alone or by enduring persecution.
Paradox #2
Matthew 10:22 might seem to contradict the idea of guaranteed salvation or the concept that belief alone is enough for salvation. While some interpretations of Christian doctrine emphasize faith as the key to salvation, this verse emphasizes enduring or persevering, which could create tension with the belief that faith alone is sufficient. This highlights the debate between faith and works in Christian theology.
Paradox #3
The possible contradiction in this verse lies in the idea that followers may face hatred for their beliefs, yet are assured salvation if they endure. This could conflict with the moral teaching of loving and accepting others, suggesting a tension between perseverance in faith and promoting harmony among different beliefs.