Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 17:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 17:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 17:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, Jesus was telling his friends that he would be handed over to people who would hurt him. Jesus wanted his friends to understand that something sad was going to happen to him soon.

Matthew 17:22: And while they abode in Galilee, Jesus said unto them, The Son of man shall be betrayed into the hands of men:

Contradiction with John 3:16

John 3:16 emphasizes salvation and eternal life, whereas Matthew 17:22 foretells betrayal and suffering.

John 3:16: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Contradiction with Luke 12:51

Luke 12:51 speaks about Jesus bringing division, which contrasts with the unity implied in Matthew 17:22 of Jesus and His disciples gathered.

Luke 12:51: Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division:

Contradiction with Matthew 10:34

Matthew 10:34 states Jesus has not come to bring peace but a sword, contradicting the future suffering and resurrection theme of Matthew 17:22.

Matthew 10:34: Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.

Contradiction with John 12:47

John 12:47 mentions that Jesus came to save the world, rather than focusing on betrayal as in Matthew 17:22.

John 12:47: And if any man hear my words, and believe not, I judge him not: for I came not to judge the world, but to save the world.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

Matthew 5:9 blesses peacemakers, contrasting with the imminent betrayal Jesus faces in Matthew 17:22.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Contradiction with John 18:36

John 18:36 discusses Jesus' kingdom not being of this world, presenting a different aspect than His prediction of earthly suffering in Matthew 17:22.

John 18:36: Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.

Contradiction with Matthew 22:39

Matthew 22:39 speaks of loving your neighbor, which contradicts the act of betrayal implied in Matthew 17:22.

Matthew 22:39: On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.
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