Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 15:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 15:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 15:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, some important teachers and leaders from Jerusalem came to talk to Jesus. They were curious and wanted to ask Him questions.

Matthew 15:1: Then came to Jesus scribes and Pharisees, which were of Jerusalem, saying,

Contradiction with Mark 7:14

Matthew 15:1 depicts a focus on tradition, but Mark 7:14 emphasizes the irrelevance of external rituals compared to internal purity, contradicting the initial premise.

Mark 7:14: There is nothing from without a man, that entering into him can defile him: but the things which come out of him, those are they that defile the man.

Contradiction with Colossians 2:8

This verse warns against being taken captive by human traditions, challenging the tradition-focused dispute depicted in Matthew 15:1.

Colossians 2:8: Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ. [rudiments: or, elements] [make a prey: or, seduce you, or, lead you astray]

Contradiction with Isaiah 29:13

The verse critiques those who honor God with lip service yet follow human commandments, possibly in contrast with the Pharisees' adherence to tradition shown in Matthew 15:1.

Isaiah 29:13: Wherefore the Lord said, Forasmuch as this people draw near [me] with their mouth, and with their lips do honour me, but have removed their heart far from me, and their fear toward me is taught by the precept of men:
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