Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 17:27

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 17:27 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 17:27. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, Jesus wanted to pay the tax without upsetting anyone, so he told Peter to catch a fish, and inside its mouth, they would find money to pay for the both of them. This shows that Jesus can provide what is needed in unexpected ways.

Matthew 17:27: Notwithstanding, lest we should offend them, go thou to the sea, and cast an hook, and take up the fish that first cometh up; and when thou hast opened his mouth, thou shalt find a piece of money: that take, and give unto them for me and thee. [a piece...: or, a stater: it is half an ounce of silver, in value two shillings and six pence, sterling; about fifty five cents]

Contradiction with Philippians 4:19

This verse states that God will supply all needs, which might imply that Peter wouldn't need to take action to find provision as he does in Matthew 17:27.

Philippians 4:19: But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 9:8

This verse suggests that God provides abundantly for every good work, potentially contradicting the need for miraculous provision as in Matthew 17:27.

2 Corinthians 9:8: And God [is] able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all [things], may abound to every good work:

Contradiction with Matthew 6:25-26

These verses advise not to worry about what to eat, seemingly contradicting the proactive action of fetching a coin from a fish's mouth in Matthew 17:27.

Matthew 6:25-26: Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?

Paradox #1

The contradiction in the scenario described is about finding a coin in a fish's mouth. Fish do not typically collect or retain coins in their mouths, so this event does not align with natural fish behavior or biology as understood by science.

Paradox #2

The contradiction in this verse could be seen as endorsing the idea of using a miraculous act to fulfill a civic duty, like paying taxes. This might conflict with the belief that one should earn money through honest labor. Using divine intervention for this purpose could be seen as inconsistent with the principle of human effort and fairness in economic matters.

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