Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 13:54

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 13:54 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 13:54. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, when Jesus went back to his hometown and started teaching in their church, the people were really surprised and couldn't believe how smart he was and all the amazing things he could do. They wondered how someone from their town could have such special wisdom and powers.

Matthew 13:54: And when he was come into his own country, he taught them in their synagogue, insomuch that they were astonished, and said, Whence hath this [man] this wisdom, and [these] mighty works?

Contradiction with John 7:15

Explains that Jesus did not have formal education, contradicting the amazement at his wisdom and teachings in Matthew 13:54.

John 7:15: And the Jews marvelled, saying, How knoweth this man letters, having never learned? [letters: or, learning]

Contradiction with Mark 6:3

Refers to Jesus as a carpenter, questioning his wisdom and teachings instead of being amazed like in Matthew 13:54.

Mark 6:3: Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary, the brother of James, and Joses, and of Juda, and Simon? and are not his sisters here with us? And they were offended at him. [offended: scandalized in, or, by him]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:2

Condemns seeking public acknowledgment, whereas in Matthew 13:54 Jesus receives acclaim for his teaching.

Matthew 6:2: Therefore when thou doest [thine] alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. [do not...: or, cause not a trumpet to be sounded]

Contradiction with Luke 4:24

States that no prophet is accepted in his hometown, contradicting the acceptance and amazement in Matthew 13:54.

Luke 4:24: And he said, Verily I say unto you, No prophet is accepted in his own country.
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