Contradiction with Matthew 7:21
Matthew 7:21 emphasizes doing the will of the Father as crucial, while Matthew 21:30 features a son who initially refuses but then does the father's will, highlighting differences in obedience approaches.
Matthew 7:21: Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
Contradiction with James 1:22
James 1:22 stresses being doers of the word and not hearers only, which contradicts the son’s initial verbal refusal yet eventual action in Matthew 21:30, highlighting inconsistency between words and actions.
James 1:22: But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.
Contradiction with Luke 6:46
Luke 6:46 questions why individuals call Jesus 'Lord' but don't follow His commands, contrasting with Matthew 21:30, where the son does the will even after initially refusing to verbally agree.
Luke 6:46: And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?
Contradiction with Mark 14:36
In Mark 14:36, Jesus submits to God's will despite personal desire, contrasting with the initial refusal by the son in Matthew 21:30, focusing on immediate verbal compliance versus eventual action.
Mark 14:36: And he said, Abba, Father, all things [are] possible unto thee; take away this cup from me: nevertheless not what I will, but what thou wilt.
Paradox #1
The contradiction in this verse could potentially arise from the expectation of action versus words. One might see it as highlighting the inconsistency between saying one thing and doing another. It challenges the idea of what is more important: the initial promise or the eventual action. If someone commits in words but doesn't follow through in action, it raises questions about sincerity and integrity.