Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 13:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 13:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 13:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, this story means that sometimes when we hear good things, like lessons or advice, worries and bad stuff can stop us from remembering and using them. It's like when plants can't grow because thorny weeds take up all the space.

Matthew 13:7: And some fell among thorns; and the thorns sprung up, and choked them:

Contradiction with Mark 4:8

This verse says that some seeds fell on good ground and yielded fruit, which contradicts the idea of seeds being choked by thorns.

Mark 4:8: And other fell on good ground, and did yield fruit that sprang up and increased; and brought forth, some thirty, and some sixty, and some an hundred.

Contradiction with Luke 8:15

It describes seeds falling on good ground, bringing forth fruit with patience, contrary to being choked and unfruitful.

Luke 8:15: But that on the good ground are they, which in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, keep [it], and bring forth fruit with patience.

Contradiction with John 15:5

Indicates that those who abide in Jesus will bear much fruit, contradicting the notion of seeds being unfruitful.

John 15:5: I am the vine, ye [are] the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing. [without me: or, severed from me]

Contradiction with Psalm 1:3

Describes the righteous as a tree planted by the waters that yields fruit, contradicting the failure of these seeds.

Psalm 1:3: And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. [wither: Heb. fade]

Contradiction with Galatians 6:9

Encourages perseverance in doing good for a fruitful reward, which contrasts with being unfruitful due to thorns.

Galatians 6:9: And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.
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