Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 2:10
Suggests that God reveals wisdom to everyone through His Spirit, contrasting the notion of selective understanding.
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 Proverbs 8:9
Indicates that all words of wisdom are plain to those who understand, implying universal accessibility.
Proverbs 8:9: They [are] all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge.
Contradiction with Romans 10:13
Emphasizes that everyone who calls on the Lord will be saved, suggesting a universal message rather than a selective one.
Romans 10:13: For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
Contradiction with John 3:16
States that God’s gift of salvation through His Son is for the whole world, not just a select few.
John 3:16: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:9
Indicates that the Lord is not willing that any should perish, contrasting with the idea of selective revelation.
2 Peter 3:9: The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
Paradox #1
Matthew 13:11 could be seen as a potential contradiction because it implies that some people are given special understanding of spiritual truths while others are not. This may seem inconsistent with the idea that God is fair and desires everyone to have access to the same truth and salvation. However, theologians often explain this by saying that it reflects people's openness to receiving these truths.
Paradox #2
Some people see a contradiction because the verse talks about certain people being given special understanding of the mysteries of the kingdom, while others are not. This can seem inconsistent with the idea that God's message is for everyone. It raises questions about fairness and why some people would have access to this understanding while others wouldn't.
Paradox #3
The contradiction or conflict in that verse might be the idea of exclusivity in understanding. It suggests that some people are chosen to understand spiritual truths, while others are not. This could conflict with the idea of fairness or equality, where everyone should have the same opportunity to understand and access spiritual wisdom.