Contradiction with James 2:24
Matthew 9:2 emphasizes faith for forgiveness, while James 2:24 suggests that works are also necessary for justification.
James 2:24: Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.
Contradiction with Romans 3:28
Matthew 9:2 shows forgiveness through faith, whereas Romans 3:28 emphasizes justification by faith, apart from deeds of the law.
Romans 3:28: Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.
Contradiction with Galatians 2:16
Matthew 9:2 implies immediate forgiveness through faith; Galatians 2:16 stresses that justification is not by works, but questions if faith alone suffices.
Galatians 2:16: Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:20
Matthew 9:2 suggests forgiveness of sins can absolve, while Ezekiel 18:20 emphasizes individual responsibility for sins, not corporate forgiveness.
Ezekiel 18:20: The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.
Contradiction with Philippians 2:12
Matthew 9:2 shows forgiveness upon seeing faith, whereas Philippians 2:12 urges continuing to work for salvation with fear and trembling.
Philippians 2:12: Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.
Contradiction with John 5:14
Matthew 9:2 portrays healing and forgiveness, but John 5:14 implies sinning may cause bad outcomes again, suggesting conditional forgiveness.
John 5:14: Afterward Jesus findeth him in the temple, and said unto him, Behold, thou art made whole: sin no more, lest a worse thing come unto thee.