Contradiction with John 6:42
This verse suggests ambiguity by indicating that others also recognized Jesus as the son of Joseph, which could challenge the exclusive identification of Jesus' familial lineage in Matthew 13:55.
John 6:42: And they said, Is not this Jesus, the son of Joseph, whose father and mother we know? how is it then that he saith, I came down from heaven?
Contradiction with Luke 3:23
This verse mentions that Jesus was "about thirty years of age, being (as was supposed) the son of Joseph," which implies uncertainty about his paternity, contrasting with the specificity of Matthew 13:55.
Luke 3:23: And Jesus himself began to be about thirty years of age, being (as was supposed) the son of Joseph, which was [the son] of Heli,
Paradox #1
The verse raises questions about the identity and family background of Jesus. Some people wonder why it refers to Jesus as "the carpenter's son" and mentions specific family members when other parts of the Bible emphasize his divine origin. This can seem inconsistent to those analyzing the different depictions of Jesus' nature and family in the scriptures.
Paradox #2
Matthew 13:55 mentions Jesus as the carpenter's son and names his brothers. Some people see a contradiction with this and the doctrine of the perpetual virginity of Mary, which suggests that Mary remained a virgin before, during, and after the birth of Jesus. The mention of siblings could be interpreted as contrary to this belief.
Paradox #3
Matthew 13:55 refers to Jesus as the "carpenter's son" and names His family members, suggesting He had siblings. Some people see a contradiction because other Christian traditions, particularly the Roman Catholic Church, uphold the belief in the perpetual virginity of Mary, meaning she didn't have other children. This difference in interpretation can cause confusion or conflict among different Christian groups.
Paradox #4
The potential conflict lies in the identification of Jesus' siblings. Matthew 13:55 names some brothers of Jesus, but this can be seen as inconsistent with other parts of the New Testament and different Christian traditions, which debate whether these were actual brothers, stepbrothers, or cousins, leading to varying interpretations.