Contradiction with John 5:31
This verse states, "If I bear witness of myself, my witness is not true," which contrasts with the divine proclamation of Jesus as the beloved Son in Matthew 3:17, suggesting self-testimony is not valid.
John 5:31: If I bear witness of myself, my witness is not true.
Contradiction with Matthew 27:46
Jesus' cry, "My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?" on the cross seems contradictory to the unbroken divine favor expressed in Matthew 3:17.
Matthew 27:46: And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?
Contradiction with John 10:30
This verse, "I and my Father are one," differs from Matthew 3:17's notion of distinct recognition by suggesting a more direct unity rather than a sonship.
John 10:30: I and [my] Father are one.
Contradiction with Mark 10:18
Jesus' statement, "Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God," presents a humility and separation from divine perfection unlike the affirmation in Matthew 3:17.
Mark 10:18: And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? [there is] none good but one, [that is], God.
Contradiction with Philippians 2:7
The verse describes Jesus as taking the form of a servant, which can contradict the divine sonship proclaimed in Matthew 3:17 by emphasizing his humility and humanity.
Philippians 2:7: But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:
Paradox #1
Matthew 3:17 describes a moment where a voice from heaven declares Jesus as the beloved Son. One potential contradiction or inconsistency is the differing accounts of this event in the Gospels. For example, the voice is described with slight variations in wording and context across Matthew, Mark, and Luke, which might raise questions about the consistency of these eyewitness accounts. However, it's important to note that these differences don't necessarily undermine the overall message or theological significance of the event for believers.