Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 19:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 19:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 19:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, Jesus is telling us to follow important rules: don't hurt others, don't take someone's husband or wife, don't steal, and don't lie. These rules help us be good and kind to each other.

Matthew 19:18: He saith unto him, Which? Jesus said, Thou shalt do no murder, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness,

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

This verse states "Thou shalt not kill," aligning with Matthew 19:18 rather than contradicting it.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Exodus 21:12

This verse explains that "He that smiteth a man, so that he die, shall be surely put to death," which adds consequences not mentioned in Matthew 19:18.

Exodus 21:12: He that smiteth a man, so that he die, shall be surely put to death.

Contradiction with Romans 13:9

This verse reiterates commandments like those in Matthew 19:18 and adds "Thou shalt not covet," complementing rather than contradicting.

Romans 13:9: For this, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, Thou shalt not covet; and if [there be] any other commandment, it is briefly comprehended in this saying, namely, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.

Contradiction with James 2:10-11

This verse says if you break one commandment, you are guilty of all, differing from the simplicity of Matthew 19:18.

James 2:10-11: For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one [point], he is guilty of all.

Contradiction with Luke 6:27

This verse, "Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you," presents love as a higher law compared to the prohibitive nature of Matthew 19:18.

Luke 6:27: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,
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