Contradiction with Acts 1:11
This verse explains that Jesus will return in the same way He ascended, which implies a future event beyond the lifetime of the disciples present in Matthew 16:28.
Acts 1:11: Which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven.
Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 4:16
This verse describes the Lord's descent from heaven as a future event involving the resurrection of the dead, which contradicts the immediacy implied in Matthew 16:28.
1 Thessalonians 4:16: For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:
Contradiction with Revelation 1:7
This verse describes every eye witnessing Jesus' return, indicating a universal event contrasting with the selective witnessing in Matthew 16:28.
Revelation 1:7: Behold, he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him, and they [also] which pierced him: and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him. Even so, Amen.
Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:4
This verse mentions scoffers who question the promise of Jesus' coming, suggesting doubt and delay contrary to the imminent timeline suggested in Matthew 16:28.
2 Peter 3:4: And saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as [they were] from the beginning of the creation.
Paradox #1
Some people see a contradiction because this verse seems to suggest that some of Jesus' followers would not die before seeing him come in his kingdom. However, since they have all passed away and the kingdom fully coming is often associated with future events, this can appear inconsistent. Others interpret it differently, suggesting it refers to events like the Transfiguration or the resurrection, which were seen by some of his followers.
Paradox #2
Some people see a contradiction because Jesus says something that seems like it should happen soon, but it doesn't happen as expected. They think it's confusing because it's about a future event that still hasn't happened, even though it seems like Jesus was talking about something that would happen during the lifetime of his listeners.
Paradox #3
The potential contradiction or confusion with this verse arises because Jesus says some people standing there would not die before seeing Him come in His kingdom. Historically, all those present have since died, and differing interpretations have struggled to explain what "coming in His kingdom" meant, as the traditional idea of Jesus’ kingdom coming in glory hasn't visibly occurred within their lifetimes.
Paradox #4
Matthew 16:28 could be seen as conflicting with historical and scientific understanding because Jesus speaks about some of his listeners not experiencing death before seeing him come into his kingdom. Historically, within the time frame these people lived, there is no scientific or historical evidence of a literal event that matches this description occurring before their deaths.
Paradox #5
Some people find a contradiction in Matthew 16:28 because Jesus says that some people standing there will not die before seeing Him come in His kingdom. This seems inconsistent because those people died long ago, and Jesus' return hasn't happened yet. People debate on whether this was meant in a different way, like referring to a spiritual event rather than a literal second coming.
Paradox #6
Some people see a contradiction in that some of those listening to Jesus did not live to see what He mentioned would happen. This has led to debates on what Jesus actually meant by His statement, and whether it was meant to be understood literally or in a different way.