Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 10:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 10:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 10:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, Jesus is telling his friends to find a good person when they visit a new town and stay with them. This way, they will have a nice place to rest while they share their message.

Matthew 10:11: And into whatsoever city or town ye shall enter, enquire who in it is worthy; and there abide till ye go thence.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:14

This verse contradicts Matthew 10:11 by instructing the disciples to leave and shake off the dust if not received, whereas Matthew 10:11 suggests inquiring and staying.

Matthew 10:14: And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words, when ye depart out of that house or city, shake off the dust of your feet.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:6

This verse suggests withholding from those who are unworthy, contrasting with the openness to inquiry and stay in Matthew 10:11.

Matthew 7:6: Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you.

Contradiction with Luke 9:5

It instructs to leave and shake off the dust if not welcomed, opposing the open inquiry approach in Matthew 10:11.

Luke 9:5: And whosoever will not receive you, when ye go out of that city, shake off the very dust from your feet for a testimony against them.

Contradiction with 3 John 1:10

This verse shows rejection of certain people, countering Matthew 10:11's direction to seek and stay with a worthy host.

3 John 1:10: Wherefore, if I come, I will remember his deeds which he doeth, prating against us with malicious words: and not content therewith, neither doth he himself receive the brethren, and forbiddeth them that would, and casteth [them] out of the church.
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