Contradiction with Exodus 20:13
This verse commands "Thou shalt not kill," contradicting the act of killing the son.
Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 2:30
Here, God states He will honor those who honor Him, contradicting the rejection and killing of the son by those who should honor him.
1 Samuel 2:30: Wherefore the LORD God of Israel saith, I said indeed [that] thy house, and the house of thy father, should walk before me for ever: but now the LORD saith, Be it far from me; for them that honour me I will honour, and they that despise me shall be lightly esteemed.
Contradiction with Hosea 6:6
God desires mercy, not sacrifice, contradicting the people's decision to kill the son instead of showing him mercy.
Hosea 6:6: For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.
Contradiction with John 1:11
This verse mentions how Jesus came to his own, and his own received him not, which contradicts the expectation in Matthew 21:37 that they will respect the son.
John 1:11: He came unto his own, and his own received him not.
Contradiction with Acts 7:52
This verse accuses people of killing the messengers of God, contradicting the expectation in Matthew 21:37 that they will reverence the son.
Acts 7:52: Which of the prophets have not your fathers persecuted? and they have slain them which shewed before of the coming of the Just One; of whom ye have been now the betrayers and murderers:
Paradox #1
The contradiction or inconsistency in that verse could be seen in the expectation of changed behavior despite repeated negative outcomes. The owner sends his son, hoping for a different, respectful response from those who have already acted wrongly toward previous messengers. This can be viewed as unrealistic, as there is no indication the tenants' behavior would change, raising questions about the wisdom of the decision.