Contradiction with Matthew 5:10
This verse speaks of being blessed for suffering for righteousness' sake, whereas Matthew 24:9 speaks of persecution without mention of a blessing.
Matthew 5:10: Blessed [are] they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Contradiction with John 3:16
This verse emphasizes God's love for the world and the promise of eternal life, contrasting with the persecution mentioned in Matthew 24:9.
John 3:16: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Contradiction with Romans 8:37
This verse states that we are more than conquerors through Christ, which contrasts with the idea of being delivered up to persecution in Matthew 24:9.
Romans 8:37: Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.
Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:13
This verse suggests that if you are followers of good, you will not be harmed, which contradicts the suffering and persecution mentioned in Matthew 24:9.
1 Peter 3:13: And who [is] he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good?
Contradiction with Psalm 23:4
This verse talks about fearing no evil because God is with us, which contrasts with the fear-inducing persecution in Matthew 24:9.
Psalm 23:4: Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou [art] with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
Paradox #1
One possible contradiction in Matthew 24:9 could involve the tension between the idea of enduring persecution as a test of faith and the moral question of why a loving and powerful deity would allow such suffering. It may appear inconsistent with the notion of divine protection and benevolence, as it suggests followers will face harm for their beliefs without necessarily offering a clear reason for this suffering beyond it being a test or a sign.