Contradiction with Exodus 20:15
"Thou shalt not steal" contradicts the act of betrayal for thirty pieces of silver, which can be seen as a form of theft of trust and loyalty.
Exodus 20:15: Thou shalt not steal.
Contradiction with Proverbs 11:4
"Riches profit not in the day of wrath" contradicts the perceived value of thirty pieces of silver in justifying betrayal.
Proverbs 11:4: Riches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivereth from death.
Contradiction with Matthew 6:24
"Ye cannot serve God and mammon" contradicts the act of valuing silver over loyalty to Jesus.
Matthew 6:24: No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.
Contradiction with Luke 16:13
"Ye cannot serve God and mammon" similarly highlights the contradiction of choosing monetary gain over spiritual allegiance.
Luke 16:13: No servant can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.
Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:10
"For the love of money is the root of all evil" contradicts the motivation behind betraying Jesus for money.
1 Timothy 6:10: For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. [erred: or, been seduced]
Contradiction with Mark 8:36
"For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?" contradicts the temporary gain of thirty pieces of silver against eternal spiritual loss.
Mark 8:36: Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?
Paradox #1
The contradiction or inconsistency related to that verse could be the differing accounts of how much money was given for a particular betrayal in other parts of the Bible. Different gospels mention different details about the amount and the transaction, which can create confusion or inconsistency in the narrative.
Paradox #2
Matthew 26:15 deals with Judas agreeing to betray Jesus for money. The contradiction or conflict here is the betrayal of trust and loyalty. Judas was a disciple and close follower of Jesus, yet he chose to turn against him for personal gain. This highlights a conflict between loyalty to one's moral values and the temptation of material or selfish rewards.