Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 17:26

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 17:26 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 17:26. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, Jesus is telling Peter that if a king doesn't make his own family pay taxes, then God's children are free and don't need to pay either. It's like saying that God's kids get special care from Him!

Matthew 17:26: Peter saith unto him, Of strangers. Jesus saith unto him, Then are the children free.

Contradiction with Acts 5:29

This verse states that we ought to obey God rather than men, which contradicts the implication in Matthew 17:26 that the sons (representing Jesus and His followers) are exempt from earthly taxes or duties.

Acts 5:29: Then Peter and the [other] apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.

Contradiction with Romans 13:7

This verse commands to render to all their dues, including tribute and custom, which could be seen as opposing the implication of exemption mentioned in Matthew 17:26.

Romans 13:7: Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute [is due]; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.

Contradiction with Matthew 22:21

This verse instructs to render unto Caesar what is Caesar's, which can be contrasted with the exemption implied in Matthew 17:26.

Matthew 22:21: When they had heard [these words], they marvelled, and left him, and went their way.

Paradox #1

This verse involves a situation where Jesus discusses paying taxes, suggesting that as children of a king are exempt from taxes, the followers of God might also be seen as exempt from earthly obligations. This could lead to a potential contradiction or conflict about whether believers should adhere to secular laws and responsibilities, such as paying taxes, versus considering themselves above such obligations due to their spiritual beliefs.

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