Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 11:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 11:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 11:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, Jesus is talking to the people and telling them that John the Baptist is very special. He says that John is not just a prophet but even more important than a prophet.

Matthew 11:9: But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? yea, I say unto you, and more than a prophet.

Contradiction with Luke 7:24-26

These verses describe John as a prophet and more than a prophet, paralleling Matthew 11:9 but focus more on his role, thereby seeming to contradict only if one's interpretation of John's role differs.

Luke 7:24-26: And when the messengers of John were departed, he began to speak unto the people concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness for to see? A reed shaken with the wind?

Contradiction with John 1:21

John the Baptist denies being a prophet when questioned, which contrasts with the recognition of his prophetic role in Matthew 11:9.

John 1:21: And they asked him, What then? Art thou Elias? And he saith, I am not. Art thou that prophet? And he answered, No. [that prophet: or, a prophet?]

Contradiction with John 10:41

This verse mentions that John did no miracle, which may be seen as contradictory if one equates prophetic greatness with doing miracles.

John 10:41: And many resorted unto him, and said, John did no miracle: but all things that John spake of this man were true.
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