Contradiction with Matthew 12:25
Jesus knew their thoughts and said unto them, "Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand." This contradicts Matthew 12:24 where the Pharisees claim Jesus casts out devils by Beelzebub, suggesting division actually could lead to successful outcomes.
Matthew 12:25: And Jesus knew their thoughts, and said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand:
Contradiction with Mark 3:23
"And he called them unto him, and said unto them in parables, How can Satan cast out Satan?" This contradicts Matthew 12:24 as Jesus questions the logic of casting out devils by demonic power, opposing the Pharisees' claim.
Mark 3:23: And he called them [unto him], and said unto them in parables, How can Satan cast out Satan?
Contradiction with Luke 11:17-18
"But he, knowing their thoughts, said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and a house divided against a house falleth. If Satan also be divided against himself, how shall his kingdom stand?" This contradicts Matthew 12:24 by emphasizing the illogical nature of their accusation.
Luke 11:17-18: But he, knowing their thoughts, said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and a house [divided] against a house falleth.
Contradiction with John 2:19
"Jesus answered and said unto them, Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up." This contradicts Matthew 12:24 indirectly by demonstrating Jesus's power to restore, not destroy, questioned by his critics as demonic in Matthew 12:24.
John 2:19: Jesus answered and said unto them, Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.
Contradiction with John 10:20-21
"And many of them said, He hath a devil, and is mad; why hear ye him? Others said, These are not the words of him that hath a devil. Can a devil open the eyes of the blind?" This contradicts Matthew 12:24, challenging the notion of demonic influence by highlighting actions inconsistent with such power.
John 10:20-21: And many of them said, He hath a devil, and is mad; why hear ye him?
Paradox #1
The contradiction in Matthew 12:24 could be about the Pharisees accusing Jesus of using the power of Beelzebul (the devil) to cast out demons. The inconsistency arises because, in other parts of the Bible, Jesus is depicted as being in opposition to evil and having divine power. Suggesting he uses evil's power contradicts his divine nature and mission.