Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 13:28

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 13:28 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 13:28. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, Jesus tells a story where a bad person plants weeds among good plants. The helpers ask if they should pull out the weeds, meaning getting rid of bad things.

Matthew 13:28: He said unto them, An enemy hath done this. The servants said unto him, Wilt thou then that we go and gather them up?

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Contradicts by instructing to love and bless enemies rather than acknowledging their harmful actions as an enemy's work.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Contradicts by advising not to take vengeance but to leave it to God's wrath, whereas Matthew 13:28 acknowledges an enemy's actions as harmful.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:29

Contradicts by instructing not to say "I will do so to him as he hath done to me," diverging from acknowledging an enemy's actions in Matthew 13:28.

Proverbs 24:29: Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me: I will render to the man according to his work.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9

Contradicts by advising not to repay evil for evil, differing from pointing out the enemy's actions in Matthew 13:28.

1 Peter 3:9: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.

Contradiction with Luke 6:27

Contradicts by advising to do good to those who hate you, rather than pointing out the presence of enemy work.

Luke 6:27: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

Paradox #1

The possible contradiction or conflict in this verse could be about justice and forgiveness. This verse might raise questions about why bad things happen if everything is created by a good force. It could create tension between the idea that we should forgive wrongdoings and the desire to see justice done against those who cause harm.

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