Contradiction with James 4:3
It suggests that requests can be denied if asked with wrong motives, contradicting the assurance of receiving when asking.
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 asked thrice for a thorn to be removed, but God declined, showing not all requests are granted.
2 Corinthians 12:8-9: For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me.
Contradiction with Isaiah 1:15
Despite many prayers, God does not listen due to the people's sins, contradicting the idea of automatically receiving.
Isaiah 1:15: And when ye spread forth your hands, I will hide mine eyes from you: yea, when ye make many prayers, I will not hear: your hands are full of blood. [make...: Heb. multiply prayer] [blood: Heb. bloods]
Paradox #1
Some people might see a contradiction with this verse if they think about situations where prayers or requests to God seem unanswered, despite the promise implied in the verse. It might appear inconsistent when believers do not receive what they ask for, which could lead some to question the reliability or interpretation of the promise.
Paradox #2
One potential contradiction with the message in Matthew 7:8 could be that not everyone who seeks finds what they are looking for, and not every request is granted. This might not align with real-life experiences where some people's efforts and prayers are not fulfilled or go unanswered, raising questions about fairness and divine response.