Contradiction with Romans 13:6-7
These verses state that paying taxes is a duty to rulers who are doing God's work, implying that taxes should be paid as part of obedience to God and not questioned as in Matthew 17:25.
Romans 13:6-7: For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God's ministers, attending continually upon this very thing.
Contradiction with Matthew 22:17-21
In these verses, Jesus teaches to "render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar's," which supports paying taxes to earthly authorities rather than questioning it as Matthew 17:25 suggests.
Matthew 22:17-21: But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why tempt ye me, [ye] hypocrites?
Contradiction with 1 Peter 2:13-14
These verses emphasize submitting to every ordinance of man, including paying taxes, as it is God's will, contrasting Peter's initial confusion about tax in Matthew 17:25.
1 Peter 2:13-14: Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;
Contradiction with Luke 18:22
Instructs selling all possessions and giving to the poor, which can imply a disregard for earthly systems like taxation, contrasting with the discussion of tax compliance in Matthew 17:25.
Luke 18:22: Now when Jesus heard these things, he said unto him, Yet lackest thou one thing: sell all that thou hast, and distribute unto the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me.
Contradiction with Acts 4:19-20
Focuses on obeying God rather than human authorities, potentially conflicting with the area of tax compliance suggested in Matthew 17:25.
Acts 4:19-20: But Peter and John answered and said unto them, Whether it be right in the sight of God to hearken unto you more than unto God, judge ye.
Paradox #1
The contradiction or inconsistency in this verse might be about the concept of fairness. Jesus discusses who should pay taxes, implying that those who benefit directly should pay. Some might see a conflict if the same principle isn't applied equally in other teachings or situations, leading to questions about consistent fairness.