Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 15:36

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 15:36 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 15:36. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, Jesus took some bread and fish, thanked God, and shared it with everyone. Even though it seemed like there wasn't enough, there was plenty for all to eat.

Matthew 15:36: And he took the seven loaves and the fishes, and gave thanks, and brake [them], and gave to his disciples, and the disciples to the multitude.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:1

Jesus warns against doing charitable deeds to be seen by others, whereas in Matthew 15:36, giving thanks in front of a crowd could be seen as a public display.

Matthew 6:1: Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. [alms: or, righteousness] [of your: or, with your]

Contradiction with John 7:4

Jesus' brothers tell Him to show Himself to the world, contradicting His earlier private act of giving thanks before performing a miracle.

John 7:4: For [there is] no man [that] doeth any thing in secret, and he himself seeketh to be known openly. If thou do these things, shew thyself to the world.
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