Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 13:35

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 13:35 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 13:35. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, Jesus told stories called parables to help people learn important lessons and understand things that God had kept secret for a long time. These stories made it easier for the people to understand God's plans and messages.

Matthew 13:35: That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying, I will open my mouth in parables; I will utter things which have been kept secret from the foundation of the world.

Contradiction with Proverbs 1:7

Matthew 13:35 emphasizes mystery in teachings, while Proverbs 1:7 states wisdom comes from understanding and knowledge, not hiddenness.

Proverbs 1:7: The fear of the LORD [is] the beginning of knowledge: [but] fools despise wisdom and instruction. [the beginning: or, the principal part]

Contradiction with Acts 10:34

Matthew 13:35 highlights a selective revealing of truths, in contrast to Acts 10:34 which states God shows no partiality in revelation.

Acts 10:34: Then Peter opened [his] mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:33

Matthew 13:35 suggests complex teachings, whereas 1 Corinthians 14:33 claims God is not the author of confusion.

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 2 Corinthians 3:12

Matthew 13:35 speaks of parables and hidden truths whereas 2 Corinthians 3:12 emphasizes the plainness and boldness of speech in teachings.

2 Corinthians 3:12: Seeing then that we have such hope, we use great plainness of speech: [plainness: or, boldness]

Contradiction with John 18:20

Matthew 13:35 presents secretive discourse through parables, while John 18:20 quotes Jesus saying he spoke openly to the world.

John 18:20: Jesus answered him, I spake openly to the world; I ever taught in the synagogue, and in the temple, whither the Jews always resort; and in secret have I said nothing.
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