Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 15:28

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According to Matthew, Jesus saw that the woman had strong faith, so He granted her wish, and her daughter was healed right away. This shows that having faith in Jesus can bring amazing results.

Matthew 15:28: Then Jesus answered and said unto her, O woman, great [is] thy faith: be it unto thee even as thou wilt. And her daughter was made whole from that very hour.

Contradiction with Mark 6:5

Matthew 15:28 highlights Jesus performing a miracle remotely, praising the woman's faith, while Mark 6:5 notes Jesus could do no mighty work in his hometown due to their unbelief.

Mark 6:5: And he could there do no mighty work, save that he laid his hands upon a few sick folk, and healed [them].

Contradiction with James 1:6-7

Matthew 15:28 emphasizes faith as a key to receiving from Jesus, whereas James says not to expect anything if you waver, lacking more explicit emphasis on the granting of request by faith alone.

James 1:6-7: But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.

Contradiction with John 14:13-14

While Matthew 15:28 indicates Jesus granted the request based on faith, John 14:13-14 suggests prayers are answered when asked in Jesus' name, emphasizing his authority over personal faith.

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

Contradiction with Hebrews 11:6

Matthew 15:28 rewards the woman's faith immediately with a miracle, but Hebrews 11:6 refers to faith being pleasing to God without necessarily mentioning instant rewards or miracles.

Hebrews 11:6: But without faith [it is] impossible to please [him]: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and [that] he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.

Paradox #1

The contradiction or conflict could arise from the fact that initially, there is a reluctance to help based on ethnic or cultural boundaries but then help is granted, showing a potential inconsistency in the inclusivity of compassion.

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