Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 20:34

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 20:34 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 20:34. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, Jesus felt very sorry for the blind men and touched their eyes gently. Right away, they could see again, and they decided to go with Jesus.

Matthew 20:34: So Jesus had compassion [on them], and touched their eyes: and immediately their eyes received sight, and they followed him.

Contradiction with Exodus 21:24-25

This verse suggests retribution ("Eye for eye, tooth for tooth") instead of compassion as shown in Matthew 20:34 where Jesus shows mercy by healing.

Exodus 21:24-25: Eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot,

Contradiction with James 2:17

This verse emphasizes that faith without works is dead, which may contradict with just the simple act of mercy in Matthew 20:34 without discussing accompanying faith.

James 2:17: Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone. [alone: Gr. by itself]

Contradiction with John 9:39

In this verse, Jesus speaks of coming into the world for judgment, contrasting with the act of merciful healing in Matthew 20:34.

John 9:39: And Jesus said, For judgment I am come into this world, that they which see not might see; and that they which see might be made blind.

Contradiction with Psalm 35:5-6

The call for the punishment of enemies contrasts with the compassionate healing found in Matthew 20:34.

Psalm 35:5-6: Let them be as chaff before the wind: and let the angel of the LORD chase [them].

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:4

This speaks of the Lord having made everything for its purpose, even the wicked for the day of trouble, contrasting with the grace shown in healing in Matthew 20:34.

Proverbs 16:4: The LORD hath made all [things] for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.
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