Matthew 22:12 Contradictions and Paradoxes

According to Matthew, the king got upset because someone came to the party without a special dress everyone was supposed to wear. So, the king told his helpers to tie the man up and send him away to a very dark place where people are sad and upset.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:1

Contradicts Matthew 22:12 by emphasizing not to judge others, while Matthew 22:12 depicts judgment on the man without wedding attire.

Matthew 7:1: Judge not, that ye be not judged.

Contradiction with Romans 3:23-24

Contrasts with Matthew 22:12 by highlighting that all have sinned and are justified by grace, whereas Matthew 22:12 implies exclusion for not meeting an external standard.

Romans 3:23-24: For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;

Contradiction with James 2:13

Contradicts Matthew 22:12 as it emphasizes mercy over judgment, while Matthew 22:12 shows an instance of strict judgment without apparent mercy.

James 2:13: For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment. [rejoiceth: or, glorieth]

Contradiction with John 3:17

Contradicts Matthew 22:12 by stating that Jesus came not to condemn but to save, whereas Matthew 22:12 shows condemnation for improper attire.

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.

Contradiction with Romans 5:20

Suggests grace prevails over sin, conflicting with Matthew 22:12 where the lack of wedding garment has severe consequences.

Romans 5:20: Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound:

Contradiction with Luke 6:37

Emphasizes forgiveness and non-condemnation, which opposes the judgment evident in Matthew 22:12.