Contradiction with John 6:37
This verse states that whoever comes to Jesus will not be cast out, suggesting God's will is irresistible, contradicting the idea of people being unwilling as suggested by Matthew 23:37.
John 6:37: All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.
Contradiction with John 6:44
This verse indicates that no one can come to Jesus unless drawn by the Father, which contradicts the implication of free will choice in Matthew 23:37.
John 6:44: No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day.
Contradiction with Romans 9:18
This verse speaks of God's sovereign choice in showing mercy and hardening hearts, which can contradict the implication in Matthew 23:37 that people have the ability to choose but do not.
Romans 9:18: Therefore hath he mercy on whom he will [have mercy], and whom he will he hardeneth.
Contradiction with Ephesians 1:11
Indicates that God works all things according to his purpose, contrasting with the lament of human reluctance in Matthew 23:37.
Ephesians 1:11: In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:
Paradox #1
One potential contradiction is that the verse suggests a desire to gather and protect that is not realized, which might seem to conflict with the idea of divine omnipotence. If God is all-powerful, some might wonder why the intention was not fulfilled.
Paradox #2
Matthew 23:37 could be seen as portraying a conflict between God's desire to save and the human ability to resist that will. Some might perceive this as inconsistent with the idea of God's sovereignty and omnipotence. If God is all-powerful, it's puzzling why His will to gather and protect is not always fulfilled due to human resistance.