Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 13:30

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 13:30 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 13:30. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, Jesus is telling a story where He says to let the good plants and the bad plants grow together, and when it's time to pick them, the bad ones will be thrown away and the good ones will be kept safe. This means that in the end, God will sort out the good and the bad people.

Matthew 13:30: Let both grow together until the harvest: and in the time of harvest I will say to the reapers, Gather ye together first the tares, and bind them in bundles to burn them: but gather the wheat into my barn.

Contradiction with Luke 6:37

This verse advises against judging others, which contrasts with the ultimate judgment and separation mentioned in Matthew 13:30.

Luke 6:37: Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven:

Contradiction with James 4:12

This emphasizes that there is only one lawgiver and judge, which suggests that humans should not partake in judgment, whereas Matthew 13:30 involves the act of separating.

James 4:12: There is one lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy: who art thou that judgest another?

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 4:5

This verse advises waiting for the Lord to come to bring to light what is hidden, contrasting with the idea of premature separation implied in Matthew 13:30.

1 Corinthians 4:5: Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come, who both will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and will make manifest the counsels of the hearts: and then shall every man have praise of God.

Contradiction with Romans 14:13

Paul emphasizes not causing anyone to stumble or pass judgment, which contrasts with the judgment inherent in Matthew 13:30's separation process.

Romans 14:13: Let us not therefore judge one another any more: but judge this rather, that no man put a stumblingblock or an occasion to fall in [his] brother's way.

Paradox #1

Some people see a contradiction in this verse because it suggests letting both good and bad things grow together until the end, which might conflict with other parts of the Bible that encourage separating from or removing evil. However, this verse is often interpreted as a parable about God's patience and ultimate judgment.

Paradox #2

The moral conflict in this verse could arise from the idea of allowing good and evil to coexist temporarily. Some might see a contradiction in letting harmful elements remain with the good, questioning why immediate action isn't taken to remove the bad influences. This could be seen as conflicting with the desire for immediate justice or purity.

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