Contradiction with Proverbs 19:21
This verse states that many are the plans in a man's heart, but it is the Lord's purpose that prevails, suggesting a broader divine plan that might encompass but not necessarily align with specific foretellings.
Proverbs 19:21: [There are] many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.
Contradiction with John 10:18
This verse suggests that Jesus lays down his life willingly and has the authority to take it up again, which could be seen as contradicting the idea of an inevitable suffering imposed on Him.
John 10:18: No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment have I received of my Father.
Contradiction with Matthew 26:53-54
These verses imply that Jesus had the option to avoid suffering but chose to fulfill the scriptures, contrasting the idea of an unavoidable path to death.
Matthew 26:53-54: But how then shall the scriptures be fulfilled, that thus it must be?
Contradiction with Luke 22:42
This verse depicts Jesus expressing a potential divergence from the path of suffering if it aligns with God's will, suggesting a possibility for a different outcome than mentioned in Matthew 16:21.
Luke 22:42: Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done. [willing, remove: Gr. willing to remove]
Contradiction with Acts 2:24
This verse speaks to God raising Jesus from the dead, freeing him from death, indicating a divinely planned victory over death that might contrast with the focus on only His suffering and death in Matthew 16:21.
Acts 2:24: Whom God hath raised up, having loosed the pains of death: because it was not possible that he should be holden of it.
Contradiction with Hebrews 5:8
This verse mentions that although Jesus was a son, he learned obedience through what he suffered, potentially suggesting the purpose of suffering as educational rather than predestined.
Hebrews 5:8: Though he were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered;
Paradox #1
Some people see a potential conflict in this verse because it could clash with the disciples' understanding and expectations of Jesus as the Messiah. They may have expected a triumphant, earthly king, not one who would suffer and die. This idea of a suffering Messiah was difficult for them to reconcile with their beliefs.