Contradiction with John 14:1
Matthew 27:54 speaks of fear and conviction, while John 14:1 encourages calmness and belief.
John 14:1: Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.
Contradiction with Acts 17:30
Matthew 27:54 acknowledges the realization of Jesus' divinity, but Acts 17:30 mentions that God overlooked ignorance before the gospel was preached.
Acts 17:30: And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent:
Contradiction with Mark 15:39
This verse similarly claims the centurion realized Jesus was the Son of God, offering a potential contradiction in perspective or sequence.
Mark 15:39: And when the centurion, which stood over against him, saw that he so cried out, and gave up the ghost, he said, Truly this man was the Son of God.
Contradiction with John 1:10-11
Matthew 27:54 records recognition of Jesus' divine nature, contrasting with John's statement about the world's failure to recognize him.
John 1:10-11: He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not.
Contradiction with Luke 23:47
While also acknowledging Jesus’ righteousness, it contrasts in focusing on his innocence rather than divine sonship.
Luke 23:47: Now when the centurion saw what was done, he glorified God, saying, Certainly this was a righteous man.
Contradiction with Matthew 13:57
Matthew 27:54 acknowledges Jesus’ divinity, yet Matthew 13:57 discusses Jesus being without honor in his own country.
Matthew 13:57: And they were offended in him. But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not without honour, save in his own country, and in his own house.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:23
This verse speaks of Christ crucified being a stumbling block, contrasting with the centurion's declaration of divine recognition.
1 Corinthians 1:23: But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness;
Paradox #1
This verse involves a statement of belief from a centurion who oversaw the crucifixion, recognizing Jesus as "the Son of God" after witnessing the events surrounding his death. A possible contradiction could be the sudden change in perception: the Roman centurion, part of an oppressive regime responsible for the execution, acknowledges Jesus' divine nature only after his death, which might seem insincere or opportunistic. This raises questions about the authenticity of human beliefs when influenced by dramatic events rather than true understanding or compassion.