Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 20:32

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 20:32 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 20:32. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, Jesus stopped and asked the blind men what they wanted because He cared about them and wanted to help. This shows that Jesus listens to us and wants us to tell Him what we need.

Matthew 20:32: And Jesus stood still, and called them, and said, What will ye that I shall do unto you?

Contradiction with James 1:5

While Matthew 20:32 depicts Jesus as willing to engage directly when asked, James 1:5 suggests people should seek wisdom directly from God, who gives liberally to all without direct consultation.

James 1:5: If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all [men] liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:9

Matthew 20:32 shows Jesus responding to the requests of individuals, whereas Proverbs 16:9 implies that ultimately, God directs the steps, which may not align with individual desires or requests.

Proverbs 16:9: A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9

Matthew 20:32 demonstrates Jesus addressing specific human concerns, while Isaiah 55:8-9 emphasizes the idea that God's thoughts and ways are higher than human understanding, suggesting a potential mismatch in intentions or outcomes.

Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:1

In Matthew 20:32, Jesus responds immediately to those calling out to Him, but Ecclesiastes 3:1 states there is a time for everything, suggesting that immediate responses may not always be aligned with divine timing.

Ecclesiastes 3:1: To every [thing there is] a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:
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