Matthew 11:4 Contradictions and Paradoxes

According to Matthew, Jesus was telling people to go back to John and tell him about all the good things they were seeing and hearing, like how people were being helped and healed. Jesus wanted John to know that amazing things were happening, showing that God was at work.

Contradiction with John 20:29

This verse suggests believing without seeing, whereas Matthew 11:4 references showing evidence through actions.

John 20:29: Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed [are] they that have not seen, and [yet] have believed.

Contradiction with James 2:24

Matthew 11:4 emphasizes evidence through actions, while James 2:24 talks about justification by works, not just faith, presenting a different perspective on evidence and faith.

James 2:24: Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 5:7

Matthew 11:4 describes evidence through visible acts, whereas this verse emphasizes walking by faith, not by sight.

2 Corinthians 5:7: (For we walk by faith, not by sight:)

Contradiction with Romans 1:17

This verse indicates living by faith, which contrasts with the idea of proving credibility through tangible evidence as in Matthew 11:4.

Romans 1:17: For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.

Contradiction with Hebrews 11:1

Matthew 11:4 relies on visible acts as proof, while Hebrews describes faith as belief in things not seen.

Hebrews 11:1: Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. [substance: or, ground, or, confidence]

Contradiction with Galatians 3:11

Promotes justification by faith, conflicting with Matthew 11:4 where validation is through observable miracles.