Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 15:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 15:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 15:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, Jesus stayed quiet when a woman asked for help, and his friends told Him to send her away because she was bothering them.

Matthew 15:23: But he answered her not a word. And his disciples came and besought him, saying, Send her away; for she crieth after us.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:7

This verse encourages asking and receiving, whereas in Matthew 15:23, Jesus initially does not respond to the woman's plea.

Matthew 7:7: Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:

Contradiction with John 14:13

Here, Jesus promises to do whatever is asked in His name, which contrasts with His initial silence in Matthew 15:23.

John 14:13: And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.

Contradiction with Luke 11:9-10

This verse emphasizes the effectiveness of asking and seeking, contrasting with the response depicted in Matthew 15:23.

Luke 11:9-10: And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.

Contradiction with Mark 11:24

This verse highlights believing in receiving what is prayed for, contrasting with the lack of initial response in Matthew 15:23.

Mark 11:24: Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive [them], and ye shall have [them].

Contradiction with James 1:5

This verse indicates that God gives wisdom to those who ask without reproach, contrary to the silence in Matthew 15:23.

James 1:5: If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all [men] liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

Contradiction with John 15:7

Here, abiding and asking promises results, which contrasts with the silence encountered in Matthew 15:23.

John 15:7: If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.

Paradox #1

The moral conflict in this verse might be seen in how Jesus initially ignores someone in need, which could seem unkind or indifferent. This might seem inconsistent with the teaching of showing love and compassion to everyone.

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