Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 21:20

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 21:20 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 21:20. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, the followers of Jesus were amazed because a tree had dried up so quickly after Jesus spoke to it. They learned that having faith can make unbelievable things happen.

Matthew 21:20: And when the disciples saw [it], they marvelled, saying, How soon is the fig tree withered away!

Contradiction with James 1:6

This verse emphasizes unwavering faith without doubting, whereas Matthew 21:20 shows the disciples' astonishment and questioning, indicating a lack of such unwavering faith.

James 1:6: But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.

Contradiction with John 20:29

Jesus commends those who believe without seeing, while in Matthew 21:20, the disciples are amazed by what they see, suggesting they needed to see to believe.

John 20:29: Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed [are] they that have not seen, and [yet] have believed.

Contradiction with Mark 11:24

This verse highlights having faith and not doubting in prayer, while Matthew 21:20 reflects the disciples' surprise, which implies doubt or unexpectedness from their end.

Mark 11:24: Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive [them], and ye shall have [them].
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