Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 20:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 20:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 20:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, Jesus says that his friends will share in his experiences, but only God decides who gets special places next to Him. It means that while they can follow Jesus, God makes the final choices about certain honors.

Matthew 20:23: And he saith unto them, Ye shall drink indeed of my cup, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with: but to sit on my right hand, and on my left, is not mine to give, but [it shall be given to them] for whom it is prepared of my Father.

Contradiction with Matthew 20:28

This verse contradicts Matthew 20:23 because it emphasizes servitude and humility, suggesting that reward and greatness are not about sitting at prominent positions.

Matthew 20:28: Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.

Contradiction with John 14:13

Contradicts Matthew 20:23 by implying that whatever is asked in Jesus' name will be done, whereas Matthew 20:23 suggests limitations, as positions are not for Jesus to grant.

John 14:13: And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.

Contradiction with Romans 8:17

This verse indicates that believers are co-heirs with Christ, suggesting shared authority and glory, seemingly at odds with Matthew 20:23's exclusivity.

Romans 8:17: And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with [him], that we may be also glorified together.

Contradiction with Acts 1:7

Here, Jesus states it's not for humans to know times or periods set by the Father, contradicting the notion of predestined positions as implied in Matthew 20:23.

Acts 1:7: And he said unto them, It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:7

Indicates that anyone who asks will receive, which contradicts the idea in Matthew 20:23 of limitations on receiving certain positions in the kingdom.

Matthew 7:7: Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:
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