Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 15:32

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 15:32 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 15:32. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, Jesus cared a lot about the large crowd because they were with him for three days without food. He didn’t want them to leave hungry and tired, so he planned to help them.

Matthew 15:32: Then Jesus called his disciples [unto him], and said, I have compassion on the multitude, because they continue with me now three days, and have nothing to eat: and I will not send them away fasting, lest they faint in the way.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 2:7

This verse suggests that the Lord makes some people poor and some rich, which could contradict the compassion shown by Jesus in feeding the multitude.

1 Samuel 2:7: The LORD maketh poor, and maketh rich: he bringeth low, and lifteth up.

Contradiction with Proverbs 13:25

This verse implies that the righteous eat to their satisfaction, which might contradict the need for Jesus to feed a multitude of people, suggesting they may not have been righteous.

Proverbs 13:25: The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul: but the belly of the wicked shall want.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:31-32

These verses advise not to worry about food as God knows our needs and will provide, which seems to contradict Jesus's concern for the hungry crowd.

Matthew 6:31-32: Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 11:22

This verse criticizes people for not sharing their food, contrasting with Jesus providing food directly to the crowd.

1 Corinthians 11:22: What? have ye not houses to eat and to drink in? or despise ye the church of God, and shame them that have not? What shall I say to you? shall I praise you in this? I praise [you] not. [have not: or, are poor?]

Contradiction with James 2:15-16

These verses criticize merely speaking kind words to the hungry instead of providing food, indirectly questioning why Jesus needed to perform a miracle when he could have encouraged sharing.

James 2:15-16: If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food,
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