Contradiction with John 8:58
Jesus declares His eternal existence, which contrasts with the humbling nature described in Philippians 2:8.
John 8:58: Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I am.
Contradiction with Matthew 26:53
Jesus speaks of having the power to call on legions of angels, showing a contrast to the submission in Philippians 2:8.
Matthew 26:53: But how then shall the scriptures be fulfilled, that thus it must be?
Contradiction with John 19:11
Jesus states He has authority given from above, which stands in contrast to the humility and obedience mentioned in Philippians 2:8.
John 19:11: Jesus answered, Thou couldest have no power [at all] against me, except it were given thee from above: therefore he that delivered me unto thee hath the greater sin.
Contradiction with Hebrews 1:3
Highlights the divine nature and sustaining power of Jesus, which can seem to contrast with the human obedience depicted in Philippians 2:8.
Hebrews 1:3: Who being the brightness of [his] glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high;
Contradiction with Revelation 1:13-16
Describes the glorified Christ with majestic attributes, contrasting with the humbled and obedient depiction in Philippians 2:8.
Revelation 1:13-16: And in the midst of the seven candlesticks [one] like unto the Son of man, clothed with a garment down to the foot, and girt about the paps with a golden girdle.
Paradox #1
Some people might see a contradiction in the idea that someone who is divine would humble themselves to the point of suffering and death. This can be hard to understand because it's unusual to think of a powerful being choosing to go through human limitations and hardships. However, in Christian theology, this is seen as an important part of the nature of Jesus and the concept of humility.