Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:19
It equates the fate of humans with animals, contrasting with Matthew 10:31 which elevates human worth above sparrows.
Ecclesiastes 3:19: For that which befalleth the sons of men befalleth beasts; even one thing befalleth them: as the one dieth, so dieth the other; yea, they have all one breath; so that a man hath no preeminence above a beast: for all [is] vanity.
Contradiction with Psalm 8:4-5
It elevates humans significantly, speaking of them being a little lower than angels, while Matthew 10:31 provides assurance not based on such an exalted condition.
Psalm 8:4-5: What is man, that thou art mindful of him? and the son of man, that thou visitest him?
Contradiction with Job 25:6
It diminishes human worth by comparing humans to worms, contrasting with Matthew 10:31's message of human value surpassing sparrows.
Job 25:6: How much less man, [that is] a worm? and the son of man, [which is] a worm?
Contradiction with Isaiah 40:17
It states all nations are as nothing before God, which can be seen as contrasting Matthew 10:31's idea of individual human worth to God.
Isaiah 40:17: All nations before him [are] as nothing; and they are counted to him less than nothing, and vanity.
Paradox #1
This verse suggests that humans are very valuable. A possible contradiction is that while it highlights human worth, other parts of some religious texts may emphasize the unworthiness or sinful nature of humans. This creates a tension between the inherent value and flaws of people.