Contradiction with Matthew 11:28
This verse invites all who labor and are heavy laden to come to Jesus, contrasting with the exclusivity implied in Psalms 24:3's question of who is worthy.
Matthew 11:28: Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Contradiction with Romans 3:23
States that all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, contradicting the notion that anyone could stand in God's holy place.
Romans 3:23: For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
Contradiction with Isaiah 64:6
Describes all our righteous acts as filthy rags, suggesting no one is worthy to stand in His holy place.
Isaiah 64:6: But we are all as an unclean [thing], and all our righteousnesses [are] as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away.
Contradiction with Romans 10:13
Indicates that anyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved, suggesting inclusivity contrary to the exclusivity of Psalms 24:3.
Romans 10:13: For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
Contradiction with 1 John 1:8
States that we deceive ourselves if we claim to be without sin, contradicting the criteria for standing in God's holy place presented in Psalms 24:3.
1 John 1:8: If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.
Paradox #1
Psalms 24:3 presents who can be in God's presence, suggesting a standard of purity or righteousness. A contradiction or conflict might be noted if one believes that access to God should not depend on specific conditions, differing from the view in the verse. Some could see this as inconsistent with the idea of unconditional divine love and grace.