Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 12:28

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 12:28 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 12:28. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, Jesus is telling us that if he is using God's power to make bad spirits go away, then it means God’s wonderful kingdom is here with us. It shows that Jesus is bringing God’s goodness and love to everyone.

Matthew 12:28: But if I cast out devils by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God is come unto you.

Contradiction with Matthew 26:28

This verse speaks of the blood of the new testament for the remission of sins, contrasting with Matthew 12:28 where the focus is on the Kingdom of God being present through the Spirit rather than through sacrificial means.

Matthew 26:28: For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.

Contradiction with Luke 17:20-21

States that the Kingdom of God does not come with observation, emphasizing its inward, spiritual presence, which can contrast with the outward sign of casting out devils in Matthew 12:28.

Luke 17:20-21: And when he was demanded of the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God should come, he answered them and said, The kingdom of God cometh not with observation: [with...: or, with outward shew]

Contradiction with John 18:36

Indicates that Jesus's kingdom is not of this world, which may contradict the demonstration of the Kingdom's power on earth as described in Matthew 12:28.

John 18:36: Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.

Contradiction with 2 Thessalonians 2:9-10

Describes deceitful signs as indicators of the work of Satan, which could be seen as contradicting the association of miraculous signs with the Kingdom of God in Matthew 12:28.

2 Thessalonians 2:9-10: [Even him], whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders,

Contradiction with Acts 1:6-7

The disciples' question about the restoration of the kingdom to Israel and Jesus's response about the times and seasons being the Father's authority may appear to contrast with the assertion of the Kingdom's presence in Matthew 12:28.

Acts 1:6-7: When they therefore were come together, they asked of him, saying, Lord, wilt thou at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel?
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