Contradiction with Proverbs 25:26
This verse emphasizes the importance of righteousness and not giving way to the wicked, which contradicts the idea of passively giving your cloak as well, as suggested in Matthew 5:40.
Proverbs 25:26: A righteous man falling down before the wicked [is as] a troubled fountain, and a corrupt spring.
Contradiction with Luke 22:36
Jesus instructs his disciples to buy a sword, which contradicts the notion of not resisting evil and giving away more than what is demanded, as seen in Matthew 5:40.
Luke 22:36: Then said he unto them, But now, he that hath a purse, let him take [it], and likewise [his] scrip: and he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one.
Contradiction with Exodus 22:2-3
The law permits defense against a thief, contradicting the directive to give more than what is taken, as presented in Matthew 5:40.
Exodus 22:2-3: If a thief be found breaking up, and be smitten that he die, [there shall] no blood [be shed] for him.
Contradiction with Nehemiah 4:17-18
The builders' preparedness for defense suggests a contradiction to the idea of yielding or giving further as advised in Matthew 5:40.
Nehemiah 4:17-18: They which builded on the wall, and they that bare burdens, with those that laded, [every one] with one of his hands wrought in the work, and with the other [hand] held a weapon.
Paradox #1
Matthew 5:40 might present a contradiction or conflict if viewed through the lens of justice versus forgiveness. The verse suggests going beyond what is fair or expected by offering more than what is taken from you. This can conflict with the idea of seeking justice or standing up for oneself, as it promotes responding to wrongs with excessive generosity, which some might see as allowing unfairness to go unchallenged.