Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 12:46

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 12:46 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 12:46. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Matthew, Jesus was talking to people when his mom and brothers were outside, wanting to talk to him, showing that even his family wanted his attention while he was teaching. This helps us understand that Jesus was very important to many people, including his family.

Matthew 12:46: While he yet talked to the people, behold, [his] mother and his brethren stood without, desiring to speak with him.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:37

This verse emphasizes loving Jesus more than family, suggesting potential conflict with the presence of Jesus’ family as a priority in Matthew 12:46.

Matthew 10:37: He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.

Contradiction with Luke 14:26

Calls for hating one's family in comparison to the love for Jesus, contrasting with the scene of Jesus’ family seeking him.

Luke 14:26: If any [man] come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple.

Contradiction with John 19:26-27

Jesus shows concern and consideration for his mother, which could contrast with him seemingly dismissing his family in Matthew 12:46.

John 19:26-27: When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, Woman, behold thy son!

Contradiction with Mark 3:21

Indicates that Jesus' family thought he was out of his mind, which contradicts with the implication of his family's care and concern in Matthew 12:46.

Mark 3:21: And when his friends heard [of it], they went out to lay hold on him: for they said, He is beside himself. [friends: or, kinsmen]
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