Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 14:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 14:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 14:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author Matthew, Jesus asked his friends to get on a boat and sail to the other side of the lake while he stayed behind to say goodbye to the crowd. He wanted to make sure his friends were safe first.

Matthew 14:22: And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 11:4

Matthew 14:22 shows Jesus as decisive and in control, while 1 Kings 11:4 describes Solomon's heart turning away, suggesting lack of steadfastness.

1 Kings 11:4: For it came to pass, when Solomon was old, [that] his wives turned away his heart after other gods: and his heart was not perfect with the LORD his God, as [was] the heart of David his father.

Contradiction with Jonah 1:3

Matthew 14:22 depicts immediate obedience to Jesus, whereas Jonah 1:3 shows Jonah fleeing from God's command.

Jonah 1:3: But Jonah rose up to flee unto Tarshish from the presence of the LORD, and went down to Joppa; and he found a ship going to Tarshish: so he paid the fare thereof, and went down into it, to go with them unto Tarshish from the presence of the LORD.

Contradiction with Matthew 26:39

Matthew 14:22 shows Jesus instructing his disciples, while Matthew 26:39 shows His submission to the Father's will, emphasizing different aspects of obedience.

Matthew 26:39: And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour?

Contradiction with Luke 10:41-42

Matthew 14:22 involves Jesus directing actions, whereas Luke 10:41-42 emphasizes choosing to listen and be still, suggesting a different kind of prioritization.

Luke 10:41-42: And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things:

Contradiction with John 12:43

Matthew 14:22 emphasizes following Jesus' command, as opposed to John 12:43, where love for human praise contradicts with divine obedience.

John 12:43: For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.
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