Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 17:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 17:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 17:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, when Jesus' friends heard God's voice, they became very scared and bowed down with their faces to the ground. They were afraid because hearing God's voice was a powerful and overwhelming experience for them.

Matthew 17:6: And when the disciples heard [it], they fell on their face, and were sore afraid.

Contradiction with Proverbs 1:7

This verse states that fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, which contrasts with the disciples' fear from hearing God's voice as a negative reaction in Matthew 17:6.

Proverbs 1:7: The fear of the LORD [is] the beginning of knowledge: [but] fools despise wisdom and instruction. [the beginning: or, the principal part]

Contradiction with 1 John 4:18

This verse says there is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear, contradicting the disciples' fear in response to the divine encounter.

1 John 4:18: There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

This verse encourages not to fear because God is with you, while in Matthew 17:6, the disciples are overwhelmed with fear in God's presence.

Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Contradiction with Psalm 23:4

This verse expresses confidence in God's comfort even in the face of danger, contrary to the disciples' reaction of great fear.

Psalm 23:4: Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou [art] with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

Contradiction with Philippians 4:6

This verse advises not to be anxious but to present requests to God, which contrasts with the disciples' fear and lack of peace in Matthew 17:6.

Philippians 4:6: Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
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