Contradiction with Mark 2:27
This verse says "The sabbath was made for man, and not man for the sabbath," which emphasizes the purpose of the sabbath for human benefit, possibly contradicting the absolute authority implied in Matthew 12:8.
Mark 2:27: And he said unto them, The sabbath was made for man, and not man for the sabbath:
Contradiction with Exodus 31:15
This verse states that "whosoever doeth any work in the sabbath day, he shall surely be put to death," which seems to contradict Jesus' authority to permit actions on the Sabbath in Matthew 12:8.
Exodus 31:15: Six days may work be done; but in the seventh [is] the sabbath of rest, holy to the LORD: whosoever doeth [any] work in the sabbath day, he shall surely be put to death. [holy: Heb. holiness]
Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:27
This verse warns of punishment for not observing the Sabbath properly, which contrasts with the idea of Jesus having authority over the Sabbath.
Jeremiah 17:27: But if ye will not hearken unto me to hallow the sabbath day, and not to bear a burden, even entering in at the gates of Jerusalem on the sabbath day; then will I kindle a fire in the gates thereof, and it shall devour the palaces of Jerusalem, and it shall not be quenched.
Contradiction with Exodus 20:10
This verse commands rest on the Sabbath with no exceptions, potentially conflicting with the notion of flexibility implied by Jesus being Lord of the Sabbath.
Exodus 20:10: But the seventh day [is] the sabbath of the LORD thy God: [in it] thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, thy manservant, nor thy maidservant, nor thy cattle, nor thy stranger that [is] within thy gates:
Contradiction with Nehemiah 13:18
This verse suggests that profaning the Sabbath leads to wrath upon Israel, contrasting with the authority of Jesus to redefine what is permissible on the Sabbath.
Nehemiah 13:18: Did not your fathers thus, and did not our God bring all this evil upon us, and upon this city? yet ye bring more wrath upon Israel by profaning the sabbath.
Paradox #1
Some people see a contradiction in how Jesus claims authority over the Sabbath compared to Old Testament laws. In the Old Testament, the Sabbath laws are given by God and strictly observed. However, in this verse, Jesus presents Himself as having authority over these laws, which some see as conflicting if one assumes He is not divine. This creates discussions about His identity and authority in relation to the law.
Paradox #2
The potential contradiction or conflict in Matthew 12:8 could be seen in how it addresses the authority over religious laws. If the verse implies a higher authority or exception to established religious rules, some might view this as conflicting with the strict adherence expected in other parts of religious teachings. This could create tension between following traditional laws and recognizing newer or higher guidance that might override these conventions.