Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 19:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 19:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 19:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, Jesus told the grown-ups to let the children come to Him and not stop them because Heaven is for people like these children. Jesus loves kids very much and wants everyone to be like them to be close to Him.

Matthew 19:14: But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.

Contradiction with Exodus 21:15

This verse prescribes punishment for those who strike their parents, seemingly in contrast to welcoming and valuing children as expressed in Matthew 19:14.

Exodus 21:15: And he that smiteth his father, or his mother, shall be surely put to death.

Contradiction with Exodus 21:17

This verse advocates for serious consequences against children who curse their parents, clashing with the notion of children being a blessing in Matthew 19:14.

Exodus 21:17: And he that curseth his father, or his mother, shall surely be put to death. [curseth: or, revileth]

Contradiction with Proverbs 13:24

The endorsement of using the rod for correction here may appear to contradict the welcoming and accepting approach suggested in Matthew 19:14.

Proverbs 13:24: He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.

Contradiction with Proverbs 22:15

This verse suggests foolishness is bound in the heart of a child, in contrast to the purity and value of children suggested in Matthew 19:14.

Proverbs 22:15: Foolishness [is] bound in the heart of a child; [but] the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.

Contradiction with Proverbs 23:13-14

Advises physical discipline of children, potentially conflicting with the nurturing view of children in Matthew 19:14.

Proverbs 23:13-14: Withhold not correction from the child: for [if] thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die.

Contradiction with 2 Kings 2:23-24

This incident of Elisha cursing mocking children resulting in harm contrasts with the protective sentiment of Matthew 19:14.

2 Kings 2:23-24: And he went up from thence unto Bethel: and as he was going up by the way, there came forth little children out of the city, and mocked him, and said unto him, Go up, thou bald head; go up, thou bald head.
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