Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 10:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 10:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 10:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, when you go to someone's house, make sure you greet everyone nicely. It's like saying a big, friendly "hello" to make them feel happy and welcome.

Matthew 10:12: And when ye come into an house, salute it.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Matthew 10:12 speaks about greeting a house with peace, but Matthew 5:44 instructs to love and bless even enemies, extending beyond just specific greetings.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Luke 10:10-11

This verse involves leaving a city for not receiving the message, which contrasts with greeting a house with peace as in Matthew 10:12.

Luke 10:10-11: But into whatsoever city ye enter, and they receive you not, go your ways out into the streets of the same, and say,

Contradiction with 2 John 1:10

This verse advises against greeting those who do not bring specific doctrine, contrasting with the idea of offering peace in Matthew 10:12.

2 John 1:10: If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into [your] house, neither bid him God speed:
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