Contradiction with Exodus 20:12
This verse commands honoring parents, while Matthew 23:29 critiques the Pharisees for building tombs for prophets, seemingly honoring them without sincerity.
Exodus 20:12: Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.
Contradiction with Proverbs 3:35
While Proverbs discusses the wise inheriting glory, Matthew 23:29 criticizes the superficial ways religious leaders attempt to gain respect and glory.
Proverbs 3:35: The wise shall inherit glory: but shame shall be the promotion of fools. [shall be...: Heb. exalteth the fools]
Contradiction with Luke 11:47-48
These verses condemn those who build tombs for prophets after participating in their persecution, aligning with Matthew 23:29’s accusation of hypocrisy.
Luke 11:47-48: Woe unto you! for ye build the sepulchres of the prophets, and your fathers killed them.
Contradiction with Romans 13:7
This verse promotes giving honor where it is due, contradicting Matthew 23:29's implication that honoring through building tombs can be hypocritical.
Romans 13:7: Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute [is due]; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.
Paradox #1
The contradiction in this verse could be seen in how it criticizes people for honoring past prophets while failing to follow their teachings in the present. It highlights the inconsistency between respecting historical figures and not practicing the values they stood for.