Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 12:32

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 12:32 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 12:32. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, if someone says something bad about Jesus, they can be forgiven, but if they say something bad about the Holy Spirit, they won't be forgiven now or ever. This teaches that the Holy Spirit is very special and should be respected.

Matthew 12:32: And whosoever speaketh a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but whosoever speaketh against the Holy Ghost, it shall not be forgiven him, neither in this world, neither in the [world] to come.

Contradiction with 1 John 1:7

Contradicts as it suggests the blood of Jesus cleanses us from all sin, implying no unforgivable sins exist.

1 John 1:7: But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.

Contradiction with 1 John 2:1-2

Contradicts as it states Jesus is the propitiation for our sins, indicating universal forgiveness without exception.

1 John 2:1-2: My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous:

Contradiction with Mark 3:28

Contradicts as it claims all sins shall be forgiven except blasphemy against the Holy Spirit, aligning, but not differentiating "against the Son of man" as forgivable.

Mark 3:28: Verily I say unto you, All sins shall be forgiven unto the sons of men, and blasphemies wherewith soever they shall blaspheme:

Contradiction with Romans 8:38-39

Suggests nothing can separate us from the love of God, implying no unforgivable sin.

Romans 8:38-39: For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,

Contradiction with Hebrews 7:25

Indicates Jesus is able to save completely, which implies no limitations on forgiveness based on a specific sin.

Hebrews 7:25: Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them. [to the...: or, evermore]

Paradox #1

Matthew 12:32 raises questions about forgiveness, specifically why blasphemy against the Holy Spirit is unforgivable, while other sins and blasphemies are forgivable. This seems inconsistent with the idea of God's limitless mercy and ability to forgive all sins if one is truly repentant.

Paradox #2

Matthew 12:32 might seem to have a contradiction with the idea of all sins being forgiven through repentance and faith, because it suggests that there is an unforgivable sin. This seems inconsistent with other teachings that stress the limitless mercy and forgiveness of God.

Paradox #3

Some people find a contradiction in how this verse talks about forgiveness compared to other parts of the Bible. In this verse, it suggests that blasphemy against the Holy Spirit is an unforgivable sin, while other parts of the Bible emphasize that all sins can be forgiven if someone repents. This can seem inconsistent.

Paradox #4

The moral conflict in this verse might be that it suggests there are some sins that cannot be forgiven, which could clash with the broader message of forgiveness and mercy found elsewhere in biblical teachings.

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