Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:26
This verse emphasizes calling of those not wise or learned, contrasting with the teaching of being a learned scribe in Matthew 13:52.
1 Corinthians 1:26: For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, [are called]:
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:27
It talks about God choosing the foolish things to confound the wise, opposing the idea of bringing forth treasures as a knowledgeable scribe.
1 Corinthians 1:27: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;
Contradiction with Matthew 11:25
Here, Jesus praises God for hiding things from the wise and revealed them to babes, which differs from the wise scribe in Matthew 13:52.
Matthew 11:25: At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.
Contradiction with Acts 4:13
It highlights the unlearned and ignorant men who were bold in faith, unlike the learned scribe shown in Matthew 13:52.
Acts 4:13: Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 8:1
It points out that knowledge puffs up, while love edifies, which contrasts with the emphasis on knowledge in Matthew 13:52.
1 Corinthians 8:1: Now as touching things offered unto idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 1:18
This verse implies that increased knowledge brings sorrow, contradicting the positive portrayal of a knowledgeable scribe.
Ecclesiastes 1:18: For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 8:9
The wise are put to shame; they have rejected the word of the Lord, contrasting with the wise scribe who treasures knowledge.
Jeremiah 8:9: The wise [men] are ashamed, they are dismayed and taken: lo, they have rejected the word of the LORD; and what wisdom [is] in them? [The wise...: or, Have they been ashamed, etc] [what...: Heb. the wisdom of what thing]
Paradox #1
The contradiction or inconsistency with Matthew 13:52 might arise from the perception of elitism, where it implies that understanding the kingdom of heaven requires special knowledge or education. This might seem at odds with the broader biblical message that God's teachings are accessible to everyone, regardless of status or learning.