Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 19:25

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 19:25 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 19:25. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, Jesus's friends were very surprised and worried, asking who can be saved and get to Heaven, because they thought it was very hard. Jesus wanted them to understand that God can help anyone get to Heaven, even if it seems impossible.

Matthew 19:25: When his disciples heard [it], they were exceedingly amazed, saying, Who then can be saved?

Contradiction with Mark 10:27

Mark 10:27 emphasizes the possibility of salvation through God, suggesting ease with divine help, contrasting the disciples' astonishment and perceived difficulty in Matthew 19:25.

Mark 10:27: And Jesus looking upon them saith, With men [it is] impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible.

Contradiction with Luke 18:27

This verse highlights that things impossible with men are possible with God, countering the disciples' question of "Who then can be saved?" in Matthew 19:25.

Luke 18:27: And he said, The things which are impossible with men are possible with God.

Contradiction with Philippians 4:13

Philippians 4:13 suggests all things can be done through Christ who strengthens, opposing the disciples' stance of impossibility in Matthew 19:25.

Philippians 4:13: I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

Contradiction with Romans 8:31

This verse asserts that if God is for us, nothing can stand against us, contrasting with the sense of doubt and despair in Matthew 19:25.

Romans 8:31: What shall we then say to these things? If God [be] for us, who [can be] against us?

Contradiction with Job 42:2

Job acknowledges God's ability to do everything and that no purpose of His can be thwarted, contradicting the disciples' incredulity in Matthew 19:25.

Job 42:2: I know that thou canst do every [thing], and [that] no thought can be withholden from thee. [no thought can be...: or, no thought of thine can be hindered]
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