Contradiction with John 2:19
This verse talks about Jesus saying He will raise the temple (His body) in three days, showing His power to save Himself, which contradicts the claim in Matthew 27:42 that He cannot save Himself.
John 2:19: Jesus answered and said unto them, Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.
Contradiction with John 10:18
This verse indicates that Jesus has the authority to lay down His life and take it up again, contradicting the implication in Matthew 27:42 that He lacks power to act.
John 10:18: No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment have I received of my Father.
Contradiction with Mark 8:31
Here, Jesus predicts His own resurrection, suggesting His control over life and death, which contradicts the idea from Matthew 27:42 that He cannot save Himself.
Mark 8:31: And he spake that saying openly. And Peter took him, and began to rebuke him.
Contradiction with Luke 23:46
In this verse, Jesus willingly gives up His spirit, showing His control over the situation, contrary to the claim in Matthew 27:42.
Luke 23:46: And when Jesus had cried with a loud voice, he said, Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit: and having said thus, he gave up the ghost.
Contradiction with Hebrews 5:8-9
These verses state that Jesus learned obedience and was made perfect, which implies a purposeful act rather than inability as suggested in Matthew 27:42.
Hebrews 5:8-9: Though he were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered;
Paradox #1
One potential contradiction could be the perception that faith is conditional on witnessing miracles. In some interpretations, this verse might suggest that people expected Jesus to prove His divine nature by saving Himself, which contrasts with the Christian teaching that faith should not be based on seeing miraculous signs but on trust in God's overall plan and Jesus's teachings.
Paradox #2
The potential contradiction in Matthew 27:42 is about the expectation that the Messiah would save himself. Some might think this goes against the understanding that Jesus' mission was to sacrifice himself for humanity's sins, not to avoid suffering or death. However, this is more a misunderstanding of his purpose than a true contradiction.
Paradox #3
The verse implies that people mocked Jesus, saying they would believe in him if he came down from the cross. A contradiction some point out is with "Matthew 12:39-40," where Jesus says no sign will be given except the sign of Jonah, meaning resurrection. The inconsistency lies in the expectation of a miracle (coming down from the cross) versus the sign Jesus promised (resurrection). This can create confusion about what type of miracle would lead to belief.
Paradox #4
The contradiction in that verse could be seen in the act of mocking someone for not saving themselves, despite performing many miracles for others. It highlights the inconsistency between the expectations of a savior and the suffering of an innocent individual, creating a conflict between faith and human scorn.