Contradiction with Matthew 13:55-56
These verses mention Jesus' brothers and sisters, which some interpret as contradicting the idea that Mary remained a virgin after Jesus' birth.
Matthew 13:55-56: Is not this the carpenter's son? is not his mother called Mary? and his brethren, James, and Joses, and Simon, and Judas?
Contradiction with Luke 2:7
Refers to Jesus as Mary's "firstborn" son, implying that she may have had other children, which contradicts the view that she remained a virgin.
Luke 2:7: And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.
Contradiction with Mark 6:3
Lists the names of Jesus' brothers and mentions his sisters, suggesting that Mary had other children after Jesus, contrasting with the notion of perpetual virginity suggested by some interpretations of Matthew 1:25.
Mark 6:3: Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary, the brother of James, and Joses, and of Juda, and Simon? and are not his sisters here with us? And they were offended at him. [offended: scandalized in, or, by him]
Contradiction with John 7:5
States that Jesus' brothers did not believe in him, which implies their existence and contradicts the interpretation of Mary remaining a virgin.
John 7:5: For neither did his brethren believe in him.
Paradox #1
Some people see a conflict with this verse regarding the belief in the perpetual virginity of Mary. According to this belief, Mary remained a virgin before, during, and after the birth of Jesus. However, this verse may suggest that she did not remain a virgin after Jesus was born, which contradicts that tradition.
Paradox #2
One possible doctrinal conflict with Matthew 1:25 could be related to the belief in the perpetual virginity of Mary, which is a doctrine held by some Christian denominations. This doctrine teaches that Mary remained a virgin before, during, and after the birth of Jesus. The verse indicates that Joseph did not have marital relations with Mary until she gave birth, which some interpret to suggest that they may have had a typical marital relationship afterward, potentially conflicting with the belief in her perpetual virginity.
Paradox #3
Historical contradictions related to that verse stem from differing beliefs about Mary's perpetual virginity. Some Christian traditions claim that Mary remained a virgin throughout her life, but the verse suggests she had normal marital relations with Joseph after Jesus' birth, which conflicts with that belief.