Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 17:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 17:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 17:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, Jesus was telling his friends that Elijah would come first to help fix everything before God's big plans happen. Elijah was a special helper from the past who would prepare things for Jesus.

Matthew 17:11: And Jesus answered and said unto them, Elias truly shall first come, and restore all things.

Contradiction with Malachi 4:5-6

Malachi predicts Elijah's return before the great day of the Lord, suggesting an eschatological future, while Matthew 17:11 indicates the restoration has already begun.

Malachi 4:5-6: Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the LORD:

Contradiction with Matthew 11:14

This verse identifies John the Baptist as Elijah who was to come, which seems to fulfill Elijah's role, while Matthew 17:11 suggests Elijah's coming is still necessary to restore all things.

Matthew 11:14: And if ye will receive [it], this is Elias, which was for to come.
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