Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 13:25

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 13:25 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 13:25. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, this verse means that sometimes bad things can happen when we're not paying attention, like a sneaky person planting weeds in a garden. It teaches us to be careful and watchful so we can protect the good things in our lives.

Matthew 13:25: But while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat, and went his way.

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8

Contradicts the notion of sneaky opposition by highlighting that God's ways and thoughts are higher than human ways.

Isaiah 55:8: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with 2 Timothy 3:12

Implies that all who live godly in Christ will suffer persecution openly, whereas Matthew 13:25 involves secret sabotage.

2 Timothy 3:12: Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:33

Suggests that God is not a God of confusion, contrasting the chaos created by the enemy's actions in Matthew 13:25.

1 Corinthians 14:33: For God is not [the author] of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. [confusion: Gr. tumult, or, unquietness]

Contradiction with Romans 8:28

States that all things work together for good for those who love God, whereas the sowing of tares is an act intended for harm.

Romans 8:28: And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.

Contradiction with John 14:27

Promises peace, contradicting the underlying theme of disruption and deceit in Matthew 13:25.

John 14:27: Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

Paradox #1

The potential contradiction in Matthew 13:25 could arise from the idea that despite the farmer's diligence, an enemy can still disrupt his work by sowing weeds. This might suggest a tension between hard work and the potential for unforeseen, malicious actions to undermine it, raising questions about fairness and justice.

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