Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9
Emphasizes God's thoughts and ways are beyond human understanding, whereas Matthew 26:54 suggests a necessity for scripture to be fulfilled through human actions.
Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.
Contradiction with Proverbs 16:9
States that a man plans his ways but the Lord directs his steps, contrasting with Matthew 26:54 where Jesus indicates a predetermined path that must be followed.
Proverbs 16:9: A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.
Contradiction with James 4:13-15
Advises against boasting about tomorrow and encourages saying "If the Lord wills," contradicting the definitive fulfillment of scripture in Matthew 26:54.
James 4:13-15: Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain:
Contradiction with Psalm 115:3
Declares God does what pleases Him, which might suggest a more sovereign approach that doesn’t rely on events unfolding as described in Matthew 26:54.
Psalm 115:3: But our God [is] in the heavens: he hath done whatsoever he hath pleased.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:14
Encourages accepting whatever God sends, contrasting with the necessity of certain events happening to fulfill scripture as noted in Matthew 26:54.
Ecclesiastes 7:14: In the day of prosperity be joyful, but in the day of adversity consider: God also hath set the one over against the other, to the end that man should find nothing after him. [set: Heb. made]
Contradiction with John 3:8
Portrays the Spirit as being unpredictable like the wind, opposing the predetermined fulfillment of prophecies mentioned in Matthew 26:54.
John 3:8: The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is every one that is born of the Spirit.
Contradiction with Romans 11:33
Speaks to the unsearchable judgments and inscrutable ways of God, whereas Matthew 26:54 implies a specific, knowable plan for fulfillment.
Romans 11:33: O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable [are] his judgments, and his ways past finding out!
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction in this verse might involve Jesus acknowledging the necessity of events leading to his arrest and crucifixion to fulfill prophecies, while simultaneously preaching themes of love and non-violence. Some might see a conflict between accepting a violent path as inevitable to achieve a divine plan and advocating for peace.