Contradiction with Exodus 21:24
"Eye for eye, tooth for tooth" contrasts the forgiveness and reconciliation theme of Matthew 18:23.
Exodus 21:24: Eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot,
Contradiction with Leviticus 24:20
Emphasizes retributive justice, which conflicts with the forgiving nature in Matthew 18:23.
Leviticus 24:20: Breach for breach, eye for eye, tooth for tooth: as he hath caused a blemish in a man, so shall it be done to him [again].
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 19:21
Advocates for equal retribution, whereas Matthew 18:23 calls for forgiveness of debts.
Deuteronomy 19:21: And thine eye shall not pity; [but] life [shall go] for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot.
Contradiction with Proverbs 24:29
Encourages repayment for wrong as opposed to forgiving debts as suggested in Matthew 18:23.
Proverbs 24:29: Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me: I will render to the man according to his work.
Contradiction with Romans 12:19
"Vengeance is mine" suggests divine retribution rather than human forgiveness in Matthew 18:23.
Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
Contradiction with Psalms 109:14
Calls for remembrance of sins, unlike the forgiveness of debts in Matthew 18:23.
Psalms 109:14: Let the iniquity of his fathers be remembered with the LORD; and let not the sin of his mother be blotted out.
Contradiction with Revelation 18:6
Advocates for repayment double, contrary to the forgiving approach in Matthew 18:23.
Revelation 18:6: Reward her even as she rewarded you, and double unto her double according to her works: in the cup which she hath filled fill to her double.