Contradictions and Paradoxes in Malachi 3:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Malachi 3:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Malachi 3:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Malachi, God is saying that He will send someone special to get everything ready, and then God Himself will come to His special place. This is like getting ready for a very important guest who will bring something wonderful that people have been waiting for.

Malachi 3:1: Behold, I will send my messenger, and he shall prepare the way before me: and the Lord, whom ye seek, shall suddenly come to his temple, even the messenger of the covenant, whom ye delight in: behold, he shall come, saith the LORD of hosts.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:34

Malachi 3:1 speaks of preparing the way for a peaceful coming of the Lord, while Matthew 10:34 mentions Jesus bringing division instead of peace.

Matthew 10:34: Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.

Contradiction with John 6:15

Malachi 3:1 anticipates a divine messenger coming with a clear purpose, whereas John 6:15 shows people misunderstanding and attempting to forcefully make Jesus king.

John 6:15: When Jesus therefore perceived that they would come and take him by force, to make him a king, he departed again into a mountain himself alone.

Contradiction with Luke 17:20-21

Malachi 3:1 predicts an observable preparation, while Luke 17:20-21 teaches the kingdom of God comes without observable signs.

Luke 17:20-21: And when he was demanded of the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God should come, he answered them and said, The kingdom of God cometh not with observation: [with...: or, with outward shew]

Contradiction with Revelation 1:7

Malachi 3:1 suggests a gradual, prepared coming, whereas Revelation 1:7 describes an unexpected, immediate revelation seen by all.

Revelation 1:7: Behold, he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him, and they [also] which pierced him: and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him. Even so, Amen.
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