Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 12:26

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 12:26 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 12:26. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, if Satan tries to fight against himself, it would be like a team fighting its own members, which means that the team's plans would fall apart. So, the verse suggests that a divided team cannot win or succeed.

Matthew 12:26: And if Satan cast out Satan, he is divided against himself; how shall then his kingdom stand?

Contradiction with Mark 3:24

This verse states that if a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand, which contrasts with the implication that division does exist and could lead to destruction.

Mark 3:24: And if a kingdom be divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand.

Contradiction with Luke 11:17

This verse emphasizes that a house divided against itself falls, which contradicts the notion that division suggests strength.

Luke 11:17: But he, knowing their thoughts, said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and a house [divided] against a house falleth.

Paradox #1

The contradiction or inconsistency in this verse could be the idea that a divided group or entity cannot stand or succeed. Some might see a conflict in how religious groups, including those in Christianity, often face internal divisions yet continue to persist and grow. This could be seen as conflicting with the message that division leads to failure.

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