Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 7:7
Paul expresses a preference for people to remain single like him, suggesting celibacy is preferable, whereas Matthew 19:11 implies not everyone can accept the call to celibacy.
1 Corinthians 7:7: For I would that all men were even as I myself. But every man hath his proper gift of God, one after this manner, and another after that.
Contradiction with Genesis 2:18
States that it is not good for man to be alone, suggesting that companionship (marriage) is the ideal, which contrasts with Matthew 19:11’s implication that not everyone is called to marry.
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 Timothy 4:3
Warns against forbidding marriage, suggesting that marriage should not be discouraged, whereas Matthew 19:11 suggests a positive view of celibacy for those who can accept it.
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.
Contradiction with Proverbs 18:22
States that finding a wife is a good thing, which contrasts Matthew 19:11's implication that not all should marry due to the call for celibacy.
Proverbs 18:22: [Whoso] findeth a wife findeth a good [thing], and obtaineth favour of the LORD.
Contradiction with Hebrews 13:4
Honors marriage as being held in high regard among all people, whereas Matthew 19:11 indicates some may not be called to marriage.
Hebrews 13:4: Marriage [is] honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge.
Paradox #1
Some people might see a contradiction in this verse because it suggests that not everyone can accept a specific teaching, which could conflict with the idea that all of God's teachings are universally applicable or understandable. It might raise questions about why some teachings are not accessible to everyone.
Paradox #2
Matthew 19:11 may have a contradiction or conflict in how it acknowledges that not everyone can accept certain teachings or advice meant for a specific group of people. This might seem inconsistent because, in other parts of the Bible, moral teachings are presented as universal truths meant for everyone to follow. Hence, the idea that some teachings are not applicable to everyone might create confusion about which teachings are universal and which are not.