Contradiction with Psalm 49:7
This verse states that no man can redeem another or give to God a ransom for him, contradicting the concept of Jesus giving his life as a ransom for many.
Psalm 49:7: None [of them] can by any means redeem his brother, nor give to God a ransom for him:
Contradiction with Isaiah 43:11
In this verse, God declares that there is no savior besides Him, which contrasts with the idea of Jesus being a savior by giving his life as a ransom.
Isaiah 43:11: I, [even] I, [am] the LORD; and beside me [there is] no saviour.
Contradiction with Hosea 13:4
God asserts that He is the only God and there is no savior besides Him, contradicting the role of Jesus as a savior implied in Matthew 20:28.
Hosea 13:4: Yet I [am] the LORD thy God from the land of Egypt, and thou shalt know no god but me: for [there is] no saviour beside me.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:20
This verse emphasizes personal responsibility for sin, which contradicts the notion of Jesus' life being a ransom for others' sins.
Ezekiel 18:20: The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.
Paradox #1
The contradiction or conflict in this verse could be seen in the idea of serving versus being served. It presents the notion that greatness comes through serving others, which might conflict with common societal or personal beliefs that prioritize power or status. Some might find it challenging to reconcile the call to humility and selflessness with ambitions for personal success or recognition.