Contradiction with Psalm 37:25
This verse suggests that the righteous are never forsaken and always provided for, implying no instance of having to pay the uttermost farthing.
Psalm 37:25: I have been young, and [now] am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread.
Contradiction with Isaiah 43:25
This verse emphasizes God's forgiveness, stating that He blots out transgressions and will not remember sins, contrasting with the requirement of payment in Matthew 5:26.
Isaiah 43:25: I, [even] I, [am] he that blotteth out thy transgressions for mine own sake, and will not remember thy sins.
Contradiction with Colossians 2:14
This verse mentions that God has blotted out the charges against us, which contradicts the necessity to pay everything in full as indicated in Matthew 5:26.
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 Romans 8:1
This verse declares that there is no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus, which could be seen as conflicting with the notion of paying to the last penny in Matthew 5:26.
Romans 8:1: [There is] therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
Contradiction with Romans 6:14
This verse states that sin shall not have dominion over us, for we are under grace, not law, which contrasts with the idea of a stringent payment duty as indicated in Matthew 5:26.
Romans 6:14: For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace.
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction in Matthew 5:26 could arise if someone believes in unconditional forgiveness and doesn't agree with the idea of paying every last bit of a debt. It might seem to conflict with concepts of mercy or grace, where one might expect forgiveness without strict requirements.