Contradiction with Acts 10:15
This verse contradicts Matthew 15:20 by declaring all foods clean, opposing the idea that consuming certain foods defiles a person.
Acts 10:15: And the voice [spake] unto him again the second time, What God hath cleansed, [that] call not thou common.
Contradiction with Romans 14:14
This verse contradicts Matthew 15:20 by stating that nothing is unclean in itself, which challenges the notion that certain external acts, like eating, inherently defile.
Romans 14:14: I know, and am persuaded by the Lord Jesus, that [there is] nothing unclean of itself: but to him that esteemeth any thing to be unclean, to him [it is] unclean. [unclean: Gr. common]
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 10:25
This verse contradicts Matthew 15:20 by permitting the eating of anything sold in the market without concern for it being unclean, countering the concept of defilement through consumption.
1 Corinthians 10:25: Whatsoever is sold in the shambles, [that] eat, asking no question for conscience sake:
Paradox #1
Some people see a conflict because this verse emphasizes inner purity rather than strict adherence to traditional cleanliness laws, which seems to contrast with the Old Testament laws on ritual cleanliness. This inconsistency is seen in how Jesus prioritizes the heart's condition over external rituals, which challenges the earlier Jewish practices outlined in the Hebrew Scriptures.
Paradox #2
The potential contradiction in this verse could be that it focuses on inner purity rather than ritualistic practices, which might conflict with the emphasis on following religious rules found elsewhere in religious teachings. It could be seen as inconsistent with the idea that outward actions and purity rituals are more important than inner intentions.