Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 21:29

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 21:29 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 21:29. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, a person first said no to helping his dad, but later he felt sorry and decided to help. This story shows that changing your mind to do the right thing is good.

Matthew 21:29: He answered and said, I will not: but afterward he repented, and went.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:21

This verse contradicts with Matthew 21:29, as it emphasizes the necessity of doing the will of the Father rather than mere promises or verbal commitments, opposing the change of mind depicted in Matthew 21:29.

Matthew 7:21: Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.

Contradiction with James 1:22

This verse contradicts with Matthew 21:29 by stressing the importance of being doers of the word and not hearers only, contrasting the initial refusal to act in Matthew 21:29.

James 1:22: But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.

Contradiction with Luke 6:46

This verse contradicts with Matthew 21:29 by questioning why individuals call Him Lord but do not do what He says, contrasting the eventual obedience of the son who initially refused in Matthew 21:29.

Luke 6:46: And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?
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