Contradiction with Mark 2:22
This verse mentions not putting new wine into old bottles, contrasting the imagery used in Matthew 9:16 about not using new cloth on old garments, yet suggesting a similar theme.
Mark 2:22: And no man putteth new wine into old bottles: else the new wine doth burst the bottles, and the wine is spilled, and the bottles will be marred: but new wine must be put into new bottles. [bottles: or, sacks of skin]
Contradiction with Luke 5:36
This verse mirrors Matthew 9:16 with the parable of not patching an old garment with new cloth. While similar, different phrasing or emphasis might be viewed as contradicting or differing.
Luke 5:36: And he spake also a parable unto them; No man putteth a piece of a new garment upon an old; if otherwise, then both the new maketh a rent, and the piece that was [taken] out of the new agreeth not with the old.
Paradox #1
Matthew 9:16 talks about not putting new patches on old garments. A potential contradiction could arise when comparing this idea with inclusivity and acceptance teachings elsewhere in the Bible. Some passages emphasize adaptability and embracing new ways, which might seem inconsistent with the caution presented in this verse. However, this is often interpreted metaphorically, focusing on the readiness to accept new teachings without clashing with old beliefs.
Paradox #2
The contradiction or inconsistency in Matthew 9:16 could be seen as conflicting views on preserving tradition versus embracing change. Jesus uses an analogy about not patching old garments with new fabric, which might imply that new teachings or changes can't be mixed with old traditions without causing issues. This can lead to a conflict between maintaining established customs and adapting to new beliefs or practices.