Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 15:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 15:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 15:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Matthew, Jesus traveled to a different area called Tyre and Sidon, which was outside the place where He usually taught. This shows Jesus going to new places to reach more people and share His love with them.

Matthew 15:21: Then Jesus went thence, and departed into the coasts of Tyre and Sidon.

Contradiction with Matthew 15:24

This verse indicates Jesus was sent only to the lost sheep of Israel, contradicting the outreach to a Canaanite woman.

Matthew 15:24: But he answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel.

Contradiction with Matthew 28:19

This verse commands to make disciples of all nations, contradicting the initial reluctance in Matthew 15:21.

Matthew 28:19: Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: [teach...: or, make disciples, or, Christians of all nations]

Contradiction with John 4:9

This verse highlights Jews have no dealings with Samaritans, yet Jesus interacts with them, contradicting the idea of limited outreach.

John 4:9: Then saith the woman of Samaria unto him, How is it that thou, being a Jew, askest drink of me, which am a woman of Samaria? for the Jews have no dealings with the Samaritans.

Contradiction with Acts 10:34-35

This verse shows God’s impartiality, contradicting any notion of exclusive mission to Israel.

Acts 10:34-35: Then Peter opened [his] mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:
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