Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 11:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 11:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 11:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, this verse is about people asking if Jesus is the special one they have been waiting for or if they should keep looking for someone else. This means they were trying to find out if Jesus was the one God promised to send to help them.

Matthew 11:3: And said unto him, Art thou he that should come, or do we look for another?

Contradiction with John 7:31

While Matthew 11:3 questions Jesus' identity, John 7:31 records multitudes believing in Him due to His miracles, affirming His role.

John 7:31: And many of the people believed on him, and said, When Christ cometh, will he do more miracles than these which this [man] hath done?

Contradiction with Luke 9:20

In Matthew 11:3, there is doubt about Jesus being 'the one to come,' whereas in Luke 9:20, Peter confidently declares Jesus as the Christ.

Luke 9:20: He said unto them, But whom say ye that I am? Peter answering said, The Christ of God.

Contradiction with John 6:69

Matthew 11:3 expresses doubt about Jesus' messianic role, but in John 6:69, the disciples are convinced He is the Holy One of God.

John 6:69: And we believe and are sure that thou art that Christ, the Son of the living God.

Contradiction with John 20:28

Thomas expresses belief in Jesus as Lord and God, contrary to the questioning of His identity in Matthew 11:3.

John 20:28: And Thomas answered and said unto him, My Lord and my God.

Contradiction with Matthew 16:16

While Matthew 11:3 shows uncertainty, in Matthew 16:16, Peter affirms Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of the living God.

Matthew 16:16: And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.

Paradox #1

Some people might see a conflict because John the Baptist, who earlier recognized Jesus as the Messiah, now sends a message asking if Jesus is truly the one they were waiting for. This might seem inconsistent with John's earlier confidence. It raises questions about doubt or uncertainty in those who are already believers.

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