Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:32
Matthew 13:48 speaks of separation and judgment, while Ezekiel 18:32 emphasizes that God takes no pleasure in the death of the wicked and calls for repentance instead.
Ezekiel 18:32: For I have no pleasure in the death of him that dieth, saith the Lord GOD: wherefore turn [yourselves], and live ye. [yourselves: or, others]
Contradiction with Matthew 5:45
Matthew 13:48 discusses separation of the good and bad, whereas Matthew 5:45 highlights that God sends rain on the just and the unjust alike, indicating a non-discriminatory blessing.
Matthew 5:45: That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.
Contradiction with 1 Timothy 2:4
In Matthew 13:48, there is an implication of judgment, while 1 Timothy 2:4 states that God desires all to be saved, suggesting a universal wish for salvation.
1 Timothy 2:4: Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.
Contradiction with John 12:47
Matthew 13:48 involves a sorting process of fish (people), yet John 12:47 shows Jesus saying He didn’t come to judge the world, but to save it, indicating a focus on salvation over judgment.
John 12:47: And if any man hear my words, and believe not, I judge him not: for I came not to judge the world, but to save the world.
Contradiction with Romans 14:10
Matthew 13:48 implies a final judgment decision, but Romans 14:10 warns against judging others since all will stand before God's judgment seat.
Romans 14:10: But why dost thou judge thy brother? or why dost thou set at nought thy brother? for we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ.
Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:9
The verse in Matthew speaks of a division between good and bad, while 2 Peter 3:9 expresses God's patience and His wish for none to perish but for all to repent.
2 Peter 3:9: The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.