Contradiction with Exodus 20:3
This verse states, "Thou shalt have no other gods before me," which contradicts Matthew 4:9 where the devil offers kingdoms in exchange for worship, implying worshiping another beside God.
Exodus 20:3: Thou shalt have no other gods before me.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 6:13
This verse commands, "Thou shalt fear the LORD thy God, and serve him," which opposes the suggestion in Matthew 4:9 to worship anyone other than God.
Deuteronomy 6:13: Thou shalt fear the LORD thy God, and serve him, and shalt swear by his name.
Contradiction with Isaiah 42:8
This verse declares, "I am the LORD: that is my name: and my glory will I not give to another," contradicting the offer in Matthew 4:9 that implies glory can be given to the devil.
Isaiah 42:8: I [am] the LORD: that [is] my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images.
Contradiction with Luke 4:8
Here, Jesus responds directly to the offer by saying, "Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve," directly contradicting the suggestion of worshiping the devil in Matthew 4:9.
Luke 4:8: And Jesus answered and said unto him, Get thee behind me, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.
Paradox #1
This verse involves a temptation, where power and authority are offered in exchange for worship. The contradiction might be seen in the idea of gaining power through worshiping something unworthy or evil, which goes against the principle of worshiping only the good and righteous.