Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 13:38

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 13:38 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 13:38. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, the field is like the world we live in. The good seeds are good people who follow God, and the weeds are people who do bad things.

Matthew 13:38: The field is the world; the good seed are the children of the kingdom; but the tares are the children of the wicked [one];

Contradiction with John 3:16

This verse emphasizes God's love for the whole world, while Matthew 13:38 implies a division of the world into 'children of the kingdom' and 'children of the wicked one'.

John 3:16: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse encourages love for everyone, including enemies, in contrast to the division suggested in Matthew 13:38.

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 Luke 6:35

This verse speaks of loving your enemies and doing good, contrasting the segregation of individuals in Matthew 13:38.

Luke 6:35: But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and [to] the evil.

Contradiction with Romans 12:21

This verse focuses on overcoming evil with good, differing from the separation of 'good seed' and 'tares' in Matthew 13:38.

Romans 12:21: Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.

Contradiction with 1 John 2:2

This verse states that Jesus is the propitiation for the sins of the whole world, whereas Matthew 13:38 implies exclusivity with its division concept.

1 John 2:2: And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for [the sins of] the whole world.
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