Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 19:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 19:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 19:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, Jesus' followers thought that if marriage was hard and serious like Jesus said, then maybe it's not a good idea to get married at all. They were surprised and realized marriage was a big responsibility.

Matthew 19:10: His disciples say unto him, If the case of the man be so with [his] wife, it is not good to marry.

Contradiction with Genesis 2:18

This verse mentions that it is not good for man to be alone, suggesting marriage is ideal, whereas Matthew 19:10 implies a challenge in the concept of marriage.

Genesis 2:18: And the LORD God said, [It is] not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him. [meet...: Heb. as before him]

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 7:2

This verse advises marriage to avoid fornication, which seems to conflict with Matthew 19:10's suggestion that it might be better not to marry.

1 Corinthians 7:2: Nevertheless, [to avoid] fornication, let every man have his own wife, and let every woman have her own husband.

Contradiction with Hebrews 13:4

This verse states that marriage should be honored by all, potentially contradicting the notion in Matthew 19:10 that staying unmarried can be better.

Hebrews 13:4: Marriage [is] honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge.

Contradiction with Proverbs 18:22

This verse says that finding a wife is a good thing, which contrasts with the disciples' suggestion in Matthew 19:10 that it is beneficial not to marry.

Proverbs 18:22: [Whoso] findeth a wife findeth a good [thing], and obtaineth favour of the LORD.

Contradiction with Ephesians 5:31

This verse highlights the union and positive aspect of marriage, differing from Matthew 19:10's implication that marriage could be undesirable.

Ephesians 5:31: For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be one flesh.

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 4:3

This verse warns against doctrines that forbid marriage, which contrasts with the sentiment in Matthew 19:10 suggesting staying unmarried.

1 Timothy 4:3: Forbidding to marry, [and commanding] to abstain from meats, which God hath created to be received with thanksgiving of them which believe and know the truth.
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