Contradiction with Mark 6:5
This verse says that Jesus could do no mighty works except laying hands on a few sick people, whereas Matthew 13:58 suggests Jesus did not do many mighty works because of unbelief, not inability.
Mark 6:5: And he could there do no mighty work, save that he laid his hands upon a few sick folk, and healed [them].
Contradiction with John 11:43-44
Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead despite skepticism and unbelief among the people, showing His works weren't always hindered by disbelief.
John 11:43-44: And when he thus had spoken, he cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth.
Contradiction with Mark 9:23-24
A man expresses his unbelief, yet Jesus still performs a miracle for his son, indicating that Jesus could work miracles even if there was unbelief present.
Mark 9:23-24: Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things [are] possible to him that believeth.
Contradiction with John 2:11
Jesus performs His first miracle at Cana, which increased His disciples' belief, showing an instance where belief followed the miracle rather than preceded it.
John 2:11: This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee, and manifested forth his glory; and his disciples believed on him.
Contradiction with Mark 5:41-42
Jesus raises Jairus's daughter from the dead despite the mourners laughing at Him, indicating He performed miracles despite others' disbelief.
Mark 5:41-42: And he took the damsel by the hand, and said unto her, Talitha cumi; which is, being interpreted, Damsel, I say unto thee, arise.
Contradiction with Matthew 8:5-13
Jesus heals the centurion's servant from afar without requiring visible belief, which argues that a lack of immediate belief doesn't always hinder miracles.
Matthew 8:5-13: And when Jesus was entered into Capernaum, there came unto him a centurion, beseeching him,
Contradiction with Matthew 14:19-21
Despite any doubts among the crowd, Jesus feeds the 5,000, suggesting the magnitude of belief present wasn't strictly limiting His miracles.
Matthew 14:19-21: And he commanded the multitude to sit down on the grass, and took the five loaves, and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he blessed, and brake, and gave the loaves to [his] disciples, and the disciples to the multitude.
Paradox #1
Theological contradiction or inconsistency: The theme of Matthew 13:58 involves belief and miracles. Some might find a tension between this and the idea that God's power is not limited by human belief. This could raise questions about why disbelief would prevent miracles if God is all-powerful.Explanation: The verse suggests that a lack of faith hindered miracles. This might seem inconsistent with the belief that God can do anything regardless of what people believe. This concept can be puzzling, as it implies that human faith plays a critical role in divine actions.