Contradiction with Luke 21:20
This verse refers to Jerusalem being surrounded by armies as a sign of desolation, while Matthew 24:15 speaks of the abomination of desolation standing in the holy place, providing a different perspective on the signs of desolation.
Luke 21:20: And when ye shall see Jerusalem compassed with armies, then know that the desolation thereof is nigh.
Contradiction with Mark 13:14
Although very similar to Matthew 24:15, Mark's gospel does not mention "the holy place" explicitly, which could be seen as a lack of alignment on the specific location of the abomination.
Mark 13:14: But when ye shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing where it ought not, (let him that readeth understand,) then let them that be in Judaea flee to the mountains:
Contradiction with 2 Thessalonians 2:4
Describes the man of sin sitting in the temple of God, which some interpret as an event contrasting with the idea of an abomination standing in the holy place.
2 Thessalonians 2:4: Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God.
Contradiction with Daniel 9:27
Refers to the abomination causing desolation set in the temple, but places it in a prophetic timeline that some interpret as being fulfilled differently from the New Testament account.
Daniel 9:27: And he shall confirm the covenant with many for one week: and in the midst of the week he shall cause the sacrifice and the oblation to cease, and for the overspreading of abominations he shall make [it] desolate, even until the consummation, and that determined shall be poured upon the desolate. [the covenant: or, a covenant] [for the...: or, with the abominable armies] [the desolate: or, the desolator]
Paradox #1
The verse mentioned refers to the "abomination of desolation," which is linked to events predicted by the prophet Daniel and associated with the desecration of holy places. The contradiction or conflict arises because some readers interpret this as a prophecy about events in the past, such as the destruction of the Jerusalem temple by Antiochus IV or the Roman destruction in 70 AD, while others view it as a reference to future events. This difference in interpretation can cause confusion or disagreement among scholars and religious followers about the timeline and fulfillment of prophecy.