Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 14:33

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 14:33 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 14:33. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, the people in the boat saw something amazing that Jesus did and realized he was really special, believing he was God's Son. They showed they believed this by worshiping him, which means they treated him with great respect and love.

Matthew 14:33: Then they that were in the ship came and worshipped him, saying, Of a truth thou art the Son of God.

Contradiction with John 20:27-29

While Matthew 14:33 acknowledges Jesus as the Son of God through an act of worship, John 20:27-29 implies a requirement of faith without seeing as more blessed, contrasting with the disciples' recognition through a witnessed miracle.

John 20:27-29: Then saith he to Thomas, Reach hither thy finger, and behold my hands; and reach hither thy hand, and thrust [it] into my side: and be not faithless, but believing.

Contradiction with Mark 6:52

In Matthew 14:33, the disciples clearly recognize Jesus as the Son of God, yet Mark 6:52 suggests a lack of understanding and hardened hearts even after witnessing Jesus walking on water.

Mark 6:52: For they considered not [the miracle] of the loaves: for their heart was hardened.

Contradiction with Mark 16:11

Matthew 14:33 shows belief in Jesus's divine nature, but Mark 16:11 highlights disbelief from the disciples even after hearing of the Resurrection from eyewitnesses.

Mark 16:11: And they, when they had heard that he was alive, and had been seen of her, believed not.

Contradiction with Luke 24:11

While in Matthew 14:33 the disciples profess their faith in Jesus, Luke 24:11 describes the disciples initially dismissing the women's testimony of the Resurrection as idle tales.

Luke 24:11: And their words seemed to them as idle tales, and they believed them not.

Contradiction with John 6:36

Matthew 14:33 conveys an acceptance of Jesus's divine nature, yet John 6:36 points out disbelief among those who have seen Jesus.

John 6:36: But I said unto you, That ye also have seen me, and believe not.

Contradiction with Matthew 28:17

In Matthew 14:33, the disciples worship Jesus after a miracle, but in Matthew 28:17, even after the Resurrection, some doubted him.

Matthew 28:17: And when they saw him, they worshipped him: but some doubted.
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