Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 22:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 22:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 22:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, the king saw a man who wasn't wearing wedding clothes. This means it's important to be ready and dressed properly for special things, like being invited to a party.

Matthew 22:10: And when the king came in to see the guests, he saw there a man which had not on a wedding garment:

Contradiction with John 1:12

Matthew 22:10 describes gathering all people, good and bad, to the wedding, while John 1:12 emphasizes receiving and believing in Christ as the prerequisite for becoming children of God.

John 1:12: But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, [even] to them that believe on his name: [power: or, the right, or, privilege]

Contradiction with Matthew 7:13-14

Matthew 22:10 welcomes all into the wedding, but Matthew 7:13-14 speaks about the narrow gate and difficult way that leads to life, which few find.

Matthew 7:13-14: Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide [is] the gate, and broad [is] the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: [strait: or, narrow]

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 6:14

Matthew 22:10 illustrates inviting both bad and good, whereas 2 Corinthians 6:14 advises not to be unequally yoked with unbelievers.

2 Corinthians 6:14: Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?

Contradiction with James 4:4

Matthew 22:10 involves inviting everyone to the feast, while James 4:4 warns that friendship with the world is enmity with God.

James 4:4: Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.

Contradiction with Revelation 21:27

Matthew 22:10 speaks about gathering everyone, but Revelation 21:27 states that nothing impure will enter the New Jerusalem.

Revelation 21:27: And there shall in no wise enter into it any thing that defileth, neither [whatsoever] worketh abomination, or [maketh] a lie: but they which are written in the Lamb's book of life.

Contradiction with Galatians 5:19-21

Matthew 22:10 includes both good and bad people at the wedding, contrasting Galatians 5:19-21, which lists those who will not inherit the kingdom of God due to their actions.

Galatians 5:19-21: Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are [these]; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,

Paradox #1

The potential contradiction in Matthew 22:10 might arise from the idea of inviting both "good" and "bad" people to a banquet, suggesting that morality or personal conduct may not be a factor in receiving an invitation to the kingdom of heaven. This could conflict with the belief that only morally righteous individuals should be rewarded with such an invitation.

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