Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 19:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 19:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 19:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, Jesus showed love and care by touching and blessing the children before he went on his way.

Matthew 19:15: And he laid [his] hands on them, and departed thence.

Contradiction with Proverbs 13:24

While Matthew 19:15 shows acceptance and blessing, Proverbs 13:24 discusses discipline, suggesting the need to "chasten" a child, which can be seen as a contrast to purely blessing them.

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

Contradiction with Exodus 21:17

Unlike the unconditional acceptance shown in Matthew 19:15, Exodus 21:17 prescribes severe punishment for children who curse their parents, highlighting a stricter view.

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

Contradiction with Ephesians 6:1

Matthew 19:15 focuses on blessing children, whereas Ephesians 6:1 emphasizes obedience as the child's role, which could imply conditions for receiving blessings.

Ephesians 6:1: Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right.

Contradiction with Colossians 3:20

While Matthew 19:15 appears unconditional, Colossians 3:20 places obedience as a requirement for pleasing the Lord, adding a conditional element to the parent-child relationship.

Colossians 3:20: Children, obey [your] parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 21:18-21

Contrary to the blessing in Matthew 19:15, this passage provides a law for the punishment of a rebellious son, which could be viewed as a severe contrast to the blessing and acceptance shown.

Deuteronomy 21:18-21: If a man have a stubborn and rebellious son, which will not obey the voice of his father, or the voice of his mother, and [that], when they have chastened him, will not hearken unto them:
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