Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 13:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 13:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 13:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, Jesus is telling us that when people hear God's word and understand it, they are like seeds planted in good soil. They will grow and do good things, like a plant that makes lots and lots of fruit.

Matthew 13:23: But he that received seed into the good ground is he that heareth the word, and understandeth [it]; which also beareth fruit, and bringeth forth, some an hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:19

While Matthew 13:23 suggests fruitful execution, Matthew 7:19 indicates that every tree not producing good fruit is cut down.

Matthew 7:19: Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.

Contradiction with Luke 8:18

In contrast to Matthew 13:23's positive growth, Luke 8:18 warns that those who do not have, even what they seem to have will be taken away.

Luke 8:18: Take heed therefore how ye hear: for whosoever hath, to him shall be given; and whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken even that which he seemeth to have. [seemeth...: or, thinketh that he hath]

Contradiction with John 15:2

Unlike the guaranteed fruitfulness of Matthew 13:23, John 15:2 mentions the removal of branches that do not bear fruit.

John 15:2: Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every [branch] that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5

Matthew 13:23 describes successful fruition, whereas Jeremiah 17:5 warns against trusting in human strength rather than God, implying failure to bear fruit.

Jeremiah 17:5: Thus saith the LORD; Cursed [be] the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.
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