Contradiction with Matthew 28:19
This verse instructs the disciples to make disciples of all nations, contradicting Matthew 10:5 where they are advised to avoid Gentiles and Samaritans.
Matthew 28:19: Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: [teach...: or, make disciples, or, Christians of all nations]
Contradiction with Acts 1:8
Jesus tells the disciples they will be His witnesses to the ends of the earth, contradicting the directive in Matthew 10:5 to stay away from non-Jews.
Acts 1:8: But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. [power...: or, the power of the Holy Ghost coming upon you]
Contradiction with Mark 16:15
This verse commands the disciples to preach the gospel to every creature, contrasting Matthew 10:5's instruction to avoid preaching to Gentiles and Samaritans.
Mark 16:15: And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.
Contradiction with Acts 10:34-35
Peter acknowledges that God accepts people from every nation, which opposes the restriction in Matthew 10:5.
Acts 10:34-35: Then Peter opened [his] mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:
Paradox #1
The potential conflict arises from the fact that Jesus instructs his disciples to avoid certain groups of people, while other parts of the Bible emphasize the message of love, acceptance, and evangelizing to all nations. This instruction might seem inconsistent with the broader message of inclusivity.
Paradox #2
This verse could be seen as inconsistent with the idea of universal love and inclusivity, as it instructs a specific audience to avoid certain groups. This might seem to conflict with the broader message of loving and reaching out to all people.