Contradiction with John 6:46
While Matthew 11:27 states that only the Son truly knows the Father, John 6:46 says that no one has seen the Father except the one who is from God, suggesting a broader understanding is possible beyond just the Son.
John 6:46: Not that any man hath seen the Father, save he which is of God, he hath seen the Father.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 2:10
This verse indicates that the Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God, implying knowledge of the Father beyond just the exclusive understanding shared between the Father and the Son in Matthew 11:27.
1 Corinthians 2:10: But God hath revealed [them] unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.
Contradiction with John 14:9
Jesus tells Philip that anyone who has seen Him has seen the Father, potentially expanding the understanding of the Father beyond the exclusive relationship between the Father and the Son mentioned in Matthew 11:27.
John 14:9: Jesus saith unto him, Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known me, Philip? he that hath seen me hath seen the Father; and how sayest thou [then], Shew us the Father?
Contradiction with John 17:3
This verse emphasizes eternal life as knowing the only true God and Jesus Christ, perhaps suggesting that this knowledge should not be limited to the relationship between Father and Son as in Matthew 11:27.
John 17:3: And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.
Paradox #1
One potential theological conflict with Matthew 11:27 might arise around the notion of exclusivity in knowing God. The verse suggests that knowledge of the Father is only available through the Son, which could seem inconsistent with the idea that God's love and grace are universally accessible to everyone, regardless of their specific beliefs or understanding. Some might see this as contradicting the inclusive and all-encompassing nature of divine love.
Paradox #2
Some people see a potential contradiction because Matthew 11:27 suggests that only Jesus fully knows God the Father and only God the Father fully knows Jesus. This idea might seem to conflict with other parts of the Bible that emphasize the accessibility of understanding God through scripture or creation. However, many interpret this verse as highlighting the special relationship between God the Father and Jesus, not necessarily excluding others from knowing God, but rather emphasizing the unique connection between them. Overall, many do not see this as a true contradiction.
Paradox #3
Matthew 11:27 might raise questions about exclusivity in access to divine knowledge. The verse suggests that only certain people are given understanding, which can seem inconsistent with the idea of a universally loving and just God who would want everyone to have equal opportunity to know Him.