Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 17:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 17:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.
According to Matthew, the disciples realized that Jesus was talking about John the Baptist. They understood that John was the special messenger sent by God.
Matthew 17:13: Then the disciples understood that he spake unto them of John the Baptist.
Contradiction with John 1:21
This verse contradicts Matthew 17:13 as John the Baptist denies being Elijah, whereas in Matthew 17:13, Jesus identifies John the Baptist as the prophesied Elijah.
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?]
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