Contradiction with Romans 10:4
Explains that Christ is the end of the law for righteousness, which contradicts the permanency of the law emphasized in Matthew 5:19.
Romans 10:4: For Christ [is] the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth.
Contradiction with Galatians 3:24-25
States that the law was our guardian until Christ came, and now we are no longer under a guardian, which contradicts observing and teaching the law as mentioned in Matthew 5:19.
Galatians 3:24-25: Wherefore the law was our schoolmaster [to bring us] unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith.
Contradiction with Ephesians 2:15
Mentions that Christ abolished the law of commandments, contradicting the notion of keeping the law as promoted in Matthew 5:19.
Ephesians 2:15: Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, [even] the law of commandments [contained] in ordinances; for to make in himself of twain one new man, [so] making peace;
Contradiction with Colossians 2:14
Declares that the handwriting of ordinances was blotted out and taken away, contradicting the emphasis on adherence to the commandments in Matthew 5:19.
Colossians 2:14: Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross;
Contradiction with Hebrews 8:13
Describes the first covenant as old and ready to vanish away, which contrasts with the idea of upholding the commandments stated in Matthew 5:19.
Hebrews 8:13: In that he saith, A new [covenant], he hath made the first old. Now that which decayeth and waxeth old [is] ready to vanish away.
Paradox #1
Matthew 5:19 might seem to contradict other parts of the New Testament that emphasize faith over the law. For example, some interpreters might see a conflict with Paul's teachings, which often stress that adherence to the Jewish law is not necessary for salvation, focusing instead on faith in Jesus. This can create an inconsistency when trying to reconcile the importance of following every part of the law with the concept of salvation through faith alone.
Paradox #2
Matthew 5:19 speaks about following the commandments and teaching others to do the same, with consequences for those who don't. A possible inconsistency arises when compared to other parts of the New Testament, such as Paul’s letters, where the emphasis is on faith in Christ rather than strict adherence to the law. This can create confusion or conflict about whether following the law or having faith is more important for Christians.
Paradox #3
One possible contradiction in this verse could be that it emphasizes the importance of following every commandment strictly, yet other parts of the Bible sometimes focus on the spirit of the law rather than strict adherence. This could lead to confusion about whether the intention or the exact rule is more important in one's moral conduct.