Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 17:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 17:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 17:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Matthew, Jesus is telling His friends that a special person sent by God had already come, but people didn't recognize him and treated him badly. Jesus also says that He, the Son of Man, will be treated in the same way.

Matthew 17:12: But I say unto you, That Elias is come already, and they knew him not, but have done unto him whatsoever they listed. Likewise shall also the Son of man suffer of them.

Contradiction with John 1:21

John denies being Elijah when questioned, while Matthew 17:12 implies John the Baptist fulfilled that role.

John 1:21: And they asked him, What then? Art thou Elias? And he saith, I am not. Art thou that prophet? And he answered, No. [that prophet: or, a prophet?]

Contradiction with Malachi 4:5

Malachi predicts Elijah will come before the great and dreadful day of the Lord, but Matthew 17:12 refers to John the Baptist as Elijah who has already come.

Malachi 4:5: 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 suggests belief in John as Elijah is conditional and subject to acceptance, whereas Matthew 17:12 states it more as a fulfilled fact.

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