Contradiction with James 4:3
James 4:3 suggests that prayers may not be answered when asked with wrong motives, contrasting with Matthew 7:11's promise of receiving good gifts.
James 4:3: Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume [it] upon your lusts. [lusts: or, pleasures]
Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 12:8-9
Paul’s request to have his thorn removed was not granted, God instead provided grace, implying not all requests are answered as Matthew 7:11 suggests.
2 Corinthians 12:8-9: For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me.
Contradiction with Job 30:20
Job complains that God does not hear him, which contradicts Matthew 7:11 where it is promised that God listens and gives good things.
Job 30:20: I cry unto thee, and thou dost not hear me: I stand up, and thou regardest me [not].
Contradiction with Psalm 22:2
This verse shows David expressing feeling forsaken and unanswered by God, contrary to Matthew 7:11’s assurance of receiving answers.
Psalm 22:2: O my God, I cry in the daytime, but thou hearest not; and in the night season, and am not silent. [am...: Heb. there is no silence to me]
Contradiction with Habakkuk 1:2
Habakkuk cries out about not being heard by God, conflicting with Matthew 7:11’s promise of God giving good things to those who ask.
Habakkuk 1:2: O LORD, how long shall I cry, and thou wilt not hear! [even] cry out unto thee [of] violence, and thou wilt not save!
Contradiction with Lamentations 3:8
The speaker feels shut out from God’s help and prayers are unanswered.
Lamentations 3:8: Also when I cry and shout, he shutteth out my prayer.
Contradiction with 1 Kings 18:37
Elijah asks for an immediate answer to prove God’s attention, needing proof contrary to Matthew 7:11’s general assurance.
1 Kings 18:37: Hear me, O LORD, hear me, that this people may know that thou [art] the LORD God, and [that] thou hast turned their heart back again.
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction in this verse could be seen in the idea that it promotes rewarding good with good, yet later teachings in the Bible emphasize loving and doing good to enemies or those who may not do good in return. This can seem inconsistent with the concept of unconditional love and grace.