Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 13:44

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 13:44 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 13:44. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, the kingdom of heaven is like a special treasure hidden in a field. When a man finds the treasure, he is so happy that he sells everything he has just to buy the field and keep the treasure.

Matthew 13:44: Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:19

This verse warns against laying up treasures on earth, yet Matthew 13:44 describes the kingdom of heaven as a treasure.

Matthew 6:19: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 5:10

This verse suggests that those who love riches will not be satisfied, while Matthew 13:44 portrays the kingdom of heaven as a treasure worth everything.

Ecclesiastes 5:10: He that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with silver; nor he that loveth abundance with increase: this [is] also vanity.

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:10

This verse states that the love of money is the root of all evil, yet the parable in Matthew 13:44 emphasizes joy over finding a treasure.

1 Timothy 6:10: For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. [erred: or, been seduced]

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:27

This verse states God chose the foolish things to shame the wise, whereas Matthew 13:44 implies wise action in finding a valuable treasure.

1 Corinthians 1:27: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;

Contradiction with Luke 16:13

This verse states no servant can serve two masters, emphasizing that seeking worldly treasures can distract from serving God wholeheartedly, while Matthew 13:44 involves the pursuit of a valuable treasure (metaphoric for the kingdom).

Luke 16:13: No servant can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.

Paradox #1

The contradiction in this verse could arise from the idea of keeping a discovered treasure secret, suggesting it might be seen as deceptive or selfish to acquire it without telling others. This could conflict with values of honesty and sharing.

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