Contradiction with John 18:36
Jesus says His kingdom is not of this world, contradicting the offer of worldly kingdoms in Matthew 4:8.
John 18:36: Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.
Contradiction with James 4:4
Friendship with the world is enmity with God, conflicting with Matthew 4:8's offer of worldly power.
James 4:4: Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.
Contradiction with 1 John 2:15
Love not the world or the things in it, opposing the temptation of worldly kingdoms in Matthew 4:8.
1 John 2:15: Love not the world, neither the things [that are] in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.
Contradiction with Matthew 6:19
Store not treasures on earth, contrasting with the earthly kingdoms shown in Matthew 4:8.
Matthew 6:19: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:
Contradiction with Romans 12:2
Be not conformed to this world, conflicting with the appeal of worldly kingdoms in Matthew 4:8.
Romans 12:2: And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what [is] that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 7:31
The fashion of this world passes away, opposing the temporary lure in Matthew 4:8.
1 Corinthians 7:31: And they that use this world, as not abusing [it]: for the fashion of this world passeth away.
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction in Matthew 4:8 may involve the idea of Satan having the authority to offer all the kingdoms of the world to Jesus. Some might question how Satan could offer something that ultimately belongs to God, challenging the belief in God's absolute sovereignty over all creation.
Paradox #2
The potential doctrinal conflict could be around the depiction of worldly power and authority. It's about how the verse describes the offer of earthly kingdoms, which could lead to a discussion on the nature of temptation and whether material power is inherently negative or if it highlights the difference between spiritual and worldly priorities. Some might see a contradiction with teachings on humility and spiritual wealth.
Paradox #3
The contradiction in that verse is the idea of seeing "all the kingdoms of the world" from a single high place. Due to the Earth's curvature, it is not possible to see the entire world from one location, no matter how high. This goes against our understanding of geography and the shape of the Earth.
Paradox #4
The contradiction in the verse could be that it shows the devil offering power or material wealth, which might conflict with the idea that such things should come from God and not through temptation or evil means. It raises questions about the source of authority and legitimacy of power.