Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 17:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 17:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 17:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, when the disciples looked up, they saw that only Jesus was there with them. This shows that Jesus is very special and the most important one to follow.

Matthew 17:8: And when they had lifted up their eyes, they saw no man, save Jesus only.

Contradiction with Exodus 33:20

Contradicts the notion of seeing divine figures without consequence, as it suggests no one can see God and live.

Exodus 33:20: And he said, Thou canst not see my face: for there shall no man see me, and live.

Contradiction with John 1:18

States that no one has seen God at any time, contradicting the idea of seeing a divine figure as in Matthew 17:8.

John 1:18: No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared [him].

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:16

Emphasizes that God dwells in unapproachable light and no one has seen or can see Him, which conflicts with seeing a divine presence.

1 Timothy 6:16: Who only hath immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto; whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to whom [be] honour and power everlasting. Amen.
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