Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 6:1-6
These verses encourage resolving disputes within the church, while Matthew 18:16 focuses on resolving issues by involving witnesses before taking it to the church.
1 Corinthians 6:1-6: Dare any of you, having a matter against another, go to law before the unjust, and not before the saints?
Contradiction with Proverbs 25:9
This verse advises to debate a matter directly with your neighbor rather than involving others, contrasting the process outlined in Matthew 18:16.
Proverbs 25:9: Debate thy cause with thy neighbour [himself]; and discover not a secret to another: [a secret...: or, the secret of]
Contradiction with 1 Timothy 5:19
This verse requires two or three witnesses only for an accusation against an elder, while Matthew 18:16 advises involving witnesses in any personal dispute.
1 Timothy 5:19: Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three witnesses. [before: or, under]
Paradox #1
The contradiction could arise from the idea of privacy versus community intervention. The verse suggests involving others in resolving personal disputes, which might conflict with the idea of handling matters privately and respecting individual confidentiality. Some might see it as a conflict between solving problems within a small circle versus bringing more people into a personal issue.