Contradiction with John 8:12
Jesus declares He is the light of the world, encouraging followers to walk in light, contrasting the description of darkness in Matthew 6:23.
John 8:12: Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.
Contradiction with 1 John 1:5
God is light, and in Him is no darkness, contradicting the presence of darkness described in Matthew 6:23.
1 John 1:5: This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.
Contradiction with Proverbs 4:18-19
The path of the just is as shining light, contrasting the darkness described in Matthew 6:23.
Proverbs 4:18-19: But the path of the just [is] as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.
Contradiction with Isaiah 9:2
The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light, opposing the notion of remaining in darkness in Matthew 6:23.
Isaiah 9:2: The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light: they that dwell in the land of the shadow of death, upon them hath the light shined.
Contradiction with Ephesians 5:8
Believers are described as being in the light versus being in darkness as mentioned in Matthew 6:23.
Ephesians 5:8: For ye were sometimes darkness, but now [are ye] light in the Lord: walk as children of light:
Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 4:6
God shining light into hearts contrasts with the concept of darkness described in Matthew 6:23.
2 Corinthians 4:6: For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to [give] the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. [hath: Gr. is he who hath]
Paradox #1
One possible contradiction or conflict with Matthew 6:23 could be its interpretation in relation to understanding the nature of spiritual insight versus material wealth or physical sight. Some may see a tension with verses that emphasize physical healing or wealth as blessings, seeing an inconsistency in messages about what's truly valuable or enlightening (spiritual insight versus material or physical benefit). However, this largely depends on interpretation and context.