Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 20:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 20:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 20:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, Jesus is telling a story where a man finds some people not working late in the day and asks them why they haven't been busy. It means that God always wants to include everyone, even if they come late.

Matthew 20:6: And about the eleventh hour he went out, and found others standing idle, and saith unto them, Why stand ye here all the day idle?

Contradiction with 2 Thessalonians 3:10

Suggests those who do not work should not eat, contrasting with Matthew 20:6 where laborers who came late still received reward.

2 Thessalonians 3:10: For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.

Contradiction with Proverbs 14:23

States that hard work brings profit, while in Matthew 20:6, those hired late were rewarded similarly to those who worked all day.

Proverbs 14:23: In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips [tendeth] only to penury.

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 5:18

Indicates that a laborer is worthy of their wages, implying proportionality, contrasting with the equal wages given regardless of hours worked in Matthew 20:6.

1 Timothy 5:18: For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. And, The labourer [is] worthy of his reward.

Contradiction with Colossians 3:23-24

Encourages working heartily for the Lord as a fair reward, differing from the unearned equal payment in Matthew 20:6.

Colossians 3:23-24: And whatsoever ye do, do [it] heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;

Contradiction with Galatians 6:7

Asserts that a man reaps what he sows, conflicting with the equal reward regardless of effort displayed in Matthew 20:6.

Galatians 6:7: Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.
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