Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 21:34

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 21:34 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 21:34. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, Jesus tells a story about a man who owns a vineyard. When it's time to pick the grapes, he sends his helpers to get the grapes from the people taking care of the vineyard.

Matthew 21:34: And when the time of the fruit drew near, he sent his servants to the husbandmen, that they might receive the fruits of it.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Unlike Matthew 21:34, which deals with sending servants to collect fruits and subsequent violence, Matthew 5:44 emphasizes loving enemies and not retaliating.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Romans 12:17

Matthew 21:34 depicts an act of expecting returns, while Romans 12:17 advises against repaying evil, emphasizing peace over conflict.

Romans 12:17: Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

Contradiction with Luke 6:29

Matthew 21:34 includes actions of sending to collect something rightfully owed, whereas Luke 6:29 teaches to turn the other cheek instead of seeking what might be due.

Luke 6:29: And unto him that smiteth thee on the [one] cheek offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloke forbid not [to take thy] coat also.

Contradiction with Proverbs 20:22

In contrast to the event-driven scenario in Matthew 21:34, Proverbs 20:22 advises against seeking vengeance, suggesting reliance on the Lord for resolution.

Proverbs 20:22: Say not thou, I will recompense evil; [but] wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9

Matthew 21:34 involves sending for what is due and facing violence, while 1 Peter 3:9 calls for blessing those who do wrong instead of retaliating.

1 Peter 3:9: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.
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