Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 12:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 12:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 12:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, the people were surprised and wondered if Jesus was the special person they were waiting for, the great, great, great-grandson of King David. They were excited because Jesus was doing amazing things that only someone very special could do.

Matthew 12:23: And all the people were amazed, and said, Is not this the son of David?

Contradiction with John 7:48

This verse suggests skepticism among the Pharisees about Jesus being the Christ, contradicting the amazement and belief of the multitudes in Matthew 12:23.

John 7:48: Have any of the rulers or of the Pharisees believed on him?

Contradiction with John 9:16

This verse highlights division among people about Jesus, contradicting the unified wonder in Matthew 12:23.

John 9:16: Therefore said some of the Pharisees, This man is not of God, because he keepeth not the sabbath day. Others said, How can a man that is a sinner do such miracles? And there was a division among them.

Contradiction with Luke 13:14

The ruler of the synagogue is indignant at Jesus' works, opposing the people's marvel at Jesus in Matthew 12:23.

Luke 13:14: And the ruler of the synagogue answered with indignation, because that Jesus had healed on the sabbath day, and said unto the people, There are six days in which men ought to work: in them therefore come and be healed, and not on the sabbath day.

Contradiction with Mark 3:22

This verse quotes the scribes accusing Jesus of being possessed by Beelzebub, a stark contradiction to the crowd's response in Matthew 12:23.

Mark 3:22: And the scribes which came down from Jerusalem said, He hath Beelzebub, and by the prince of the devils casteth he out devils.

Contradiction with Matthew 13:57

This verse indicates that Jesus faced rejection in his hometown, contrasting with the positive reaction in Matthew 12:23.

Matthew 13:57: And they were offended in him. But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not without honour, save in his own country, and in his own house.

Contradiction with John 12:37-38

These verses show that despite Jesus’ miracles, many did not believe, which is contrary to the admiration in Matthew 12:23.

John 12:37-38: But though he had done so many miracles before them, yet they believed not on him:

Contradiction with Luke 15:2

This verse describes the Pharisees criticizing Jesus for associating with sinners, contrary to the admiration of the crowds in Matthew 12:23.

Luke 15:2: And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, This man receiveth sinners, and eateth with them.
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