Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 21:33

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 21:33 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 21:33. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, Jesus tells a story about a man who made a grape garden and did everything needed to keep it safe and good. Then, he trusted some people to take care of it while he went on a trip.

Matthew 21:33: Hear another parable: There was a certain householder, which planted a vineyard, and hedged it round about, and digged a winepress in it, and built a tower, and let it out to husbandmen, and went into a far country:

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

Matthew 5:9 speaks of the blessings on peacemakers, whereas Matthew 21:33 involves a story of conflict and violence.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Romans 12:19 advises against taking revenge, while Matthew 21:33 includes a narrative where violence is repaid with violence.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with Luke 6:27

Luke 6:27 commands love for enemies, contrasting with the vinedressers' actions in Matthew 21:33.

Luke 6:27: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:15

1 Thessalonians 5:15 urges not to repay evil with evil, counter to the actions described in Matthew 21:33.

1 Thessalonians 5:15: See that none render evil for evil unto any [man]; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all [men].

Contradiction with John 3:17

John 3:17 speaks of salvation through Jesus, which contrasts with the destructive outcome in Matthew 21:33.

John 3:17: For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
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