Contradiction with James 4:3
This verse states that you ask and do not receive because you ask with wrong motives, which contradicts Matthew 7:7 that suggests asking will result in receiving.
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
This passage describes Paul asking thrice for relief and not receiving it, which contrasts with the straightforward promise of receiving in Matthew 7:7.
2 Corinthians 12:8-9: For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me.
Contradiction with Luke 13:24
This verse talks about many seeking to enter and not being able to, which contradicts the idea in Matthew 7:7 that whoever seeks shall find.
Luke 13:24: Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.
Contradiction with 1 John 5:14
This verse notes that God hears us only if we ask according to His will, which modifies the unconditional nature of the promise in Matthew 7:7.
1 John 5:14: And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us: [in: or, concerning]
Paradox #1
One potential contradiction could be that this verse seems to promise that asking, seeking, and knocking will always lead to positive results. However, in real life, people often ask for things in prayer and do not receive them as expected, leading to questions about the consistency of this promise.
Paradox #2
The contradiction or conflict with Matthew 7:7 could arise if one believes that simply asking, seeking, or knocking should always result in receiving, finding, or having doors opened. In reality, people often encounter situations where despite their efforts, they do not achieve their desires. This could lead to the perception that the promise isn't fulfilled, leading to questions about fairness or divine truthfulness.