Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 13:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 13:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 13:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, when someone hears God's message but doesn't understand it, the bad one comes and takes away what was planted in their heart. It's like seeds that fall on the road and get eaten before they can grow.

Matthew 13:19: When any one heareth the word of the kingdom, and understandeth [it] not, then cometh the wicked [one], and catcheth away that which was sown in his heart. This is he which received seed by the way side.

Contradiction with Proverbs 4:7

While Matthew 13:19 involves hearing and losing the word, Proverbs 4:7 emphasizes gaining and keeping wisdom, highlighting understanding as a priority.

Proverbs 4:7: Wisdom [is] the principal thing; [therefore] get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.

Contradiction with James 1:22

Matthew 13:19 discusses failing to understand and losing the word; James 1:22 emphasizes the importance of acting on what you hear to solidify understanding.

James 1:22: But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.

Contradiction with Romans 10:17

Contrasting with Matthew 13:19's theme of not understanding, Romans 10:17 states that faith comes by hearing and understanding the word of God.

Romans 10:17: So then faith [cometh] by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

Contradiction with Proverbs 2:6

While Matthew 13:19 speaks of failing to retain the word, Proverbs 2:6 claims that wisdom and knowledge come directly from God's word.

Proverbs 2:6: For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth [cometh] knowledge and understanding.

Contradiction with Hosea 4:6

Matthew 13:19 suggests losing understanding of the word, but Hosea 4:6 warns that lacking knowledge leads to destruction, implying the need to retain and understand it.

Hosea 4:6: My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee, that thou shalt be no priest to me: seeing thou hast forgotten the law of thy God, I will also forget thy children. [destroyed: Heb. cut off]

Contradiction with Colossians 3:16

Unlike Matthew 13:19's outcome of not understanding and losing the word, Colossians 3:16 encourages letting the word dwell richly within you, leading to wisdom and teaching others.

Colossians 3:16: Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.
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