Contradiction with Proverbs 28:20
While Matthew 18:26 emphasizes patience and mercy, Proverbs 28:20 warns about rushing to wealth and not punishing wrongful gain.
Proverbs 28:20: A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent. [innocent: or, unpunished]
Contradiction with Galatians 6:7
Matthew 18:26 suggests forgiveness upon pleading, whereas Galatians 6:7 talks about reaping what one sows, indicating more of a cause-effect justice rather than mercy.
Galatians 6:7: Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.
Contradiction with James 2:13
Matthew 18:26 highlights mercy through granting time, but James 2:13 states that judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful, highlighting justice.
James 2:13: For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment. [rejoiceth: or, glorieth]
Paradox #1
The contradiction could be that the servant begs for patience and promises to pay everything back, but earlier in the same story, the debt was described as unpayable. This highlights a possible inconsistency between the servant's plea and the reality of the situation.