Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 20:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 20:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 20:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, Jesus took his twelve special friends, the disciples, on a walk to talk to them privately about important things. He wanted to prepare them for what was going to happen next.

Matthew 20:17: And Jesus going up to Jerusalem took the twelve disciples apart in the way, and said unto them,

Contradiction with Matthew 16:21

This verse mentions a similar prediction of suffering and resurrection that could be seen as conflicting in timing or details with Matthew 20:17.

Matthew 16:21: From that time forth began Jesus to shew unto his disciples, how that he must go unto Jerusalem, and suffer many things of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised again the third day.

Contradiction with John 7:8-10

Jesus states He will not go up to the festival, then goes later, which could be perceived as a contradiction in terms of the timing and declaration of intention.

John 7:8-10: Go ye up unto this feast: I go not up yet unto this feast; for my time is not yet full come.

Contradiction with Mark 13:32

This verse suggests a limitation of Jesus' knowledge about the future, which could be viewed as contradicting a clear prediction made in Matthew 20:17.

Mark 13:32: But of that day and [that] hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels which are in heaven, neither the Son, but the Father.

Contradiction with John 18:36

Jesus speaks about His kingdom not being of this world, which contrasts with the earthly journey and prediction detailed in Matthew 20:17.

John 18:36: Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.

Contradiction with Mark 3:21

This verse depicts His family thinking Jesus is out of His mind, which could contradict the understanding or acceptance of Jesus’ predictions in Matthew 20:17.

Mark 3:21: And when his friends heard [of it], they went out to lay hold on him: for they said, He is beside himself. [friends: or, kinsmen]
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