Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 14:29

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 14:29 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 14:29. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, Jesus invited Peter to come to Him on the water, showing that with faith in Jesus, even impossible things can happen. Peter was able to walk on the water because he trusted Jesus and believed he could do it.

Matthew 14:29: And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus.

Contradiction with Matthew 4:7

This verse advises not to test God, contrasting with Peter's act of testing Jesus by walking on water in Matthew 14:29.

Matthew 4:7: Jesus said unto him, It is written again, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God. [tempt: or, try, or, put to trial, or, proof]

Contradiction with John 20:29

Contrasts with the necessity of seeing miracles in Matthew 14:29, emphasizing belief without seeing.

John 20:29: Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed [are] they that have not seen, and [yet] have believed.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 6:16

Warns against putting the Lord to the test, which can be seen as contrary to Peter testing Jesus' command in Matthew 14:29 by walking on water.

Deuteronomy 6:16: Ye shall not tempt the LORD your God, as ye tempted [him] in Massah.

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 5:7

Encourages living by faith, not by sight, which contradicts Peter needing to see physical signs (walking on water) as in Matthew 14:29.

2 Corinthians 5:7: (For we walk by faith, not by sight:)

Contradiction with Isaiah 7:12

King Ahaz refuses to ask for a sign, differing from Peter's response to Jesus' invitation to walk on water in Matthew 14:29.

Isaiah 7:12: But Ahaz said, I will not ask, neither will I tempt the LORD.

Paradox #1

The event described involves walking on water, which contradicts the laws of physics. According to science, liquids like water do not provide enough support for a person to walk on them without sinking due to gravity.

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