Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 18:24

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 18:24 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 18:24. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, this story is about a king who found out one of his servants owed him a huge amount of money, more than the servant could ever pay back. It reminds Christians that God forgives everyone's mistakes, even the really big ones, and teaches them to forgive others too.

Matthew 18:24: And when he had begun to reckon, one was brought unto him, which owed him ten thousand talents. [talents: a talent is seven hundred and fifty ounces of silver, which after five shillings the ounce is pounds shillings]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:7

This verse emphasizes mercy, whereas Matthew 18:24 begins a story highlighting accountability and debt.

Matthew 5:7: Blessed [are] the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.

Contradiction with Luke 6:37

Encourages forgiveness and not holding debts, which contradicts holding someone accountable for their debts in Matthew 18:24.

Luke 6:37: Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven:

Contradiction with James 2:13

Stresses mercy triumphing over judgment, in contrast to Matthew 18:24 focusing on settling debts.

James 2:13: For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment. [rejoiceth: or, glorieth]

Contradiction with Romans 13:8

Advises to owe no one anything but love, which contrasts with the theme of owing debts in Matthew 18:24.

Romans 13:8: Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law.

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