Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 21:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 21:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 21:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, Jesus left the place where he was and traveled to a town called Bethany to stay there for the night. This shows that Jesus sometimes needed to leave the busy city to rest and be with his friends.

Matthew 21:17: And he left them, and went out of the city into Bethany; and he lodged there.

Contradiction with Matthew 28:20

Matthew 21:17 mentions Jesus departing to Bethany, whereas Matthew 28:20 suggests His continual presence with the disciples.

Matthew 28:20: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, [even] unto the end of the world. Amen.

Contradiction with John 14:18

Matthew 21:17 shows Jesus leaving for Bethany, while John 14:18 promises He will not leave the disciples comfortless.

John 14:18: I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you. [comfortless: or, orphans]

Contradiction with Hebrews 13:5

Matthew 21:17 describes a temporary departure from Jerusalem, whereas Hebrews 13:5 promises God will never leave or forsake believers.

Hebrews 13:5: [Let your] conversation [be] without covetousness; [and be] content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

Contradiction with Matthew 18:20

Matthew 21:17 has Jesus leaving the crowd physically, while Matthew 18:20 speaks of His presence with two or three gathered in His name.

Matthew 18:20: For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.
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