Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 22:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 22:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 22:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, some people tried to trick Jesus by saying nice things about Him, like how He always tells the truth about God's way and treats everyone the same. They hoped to catch Him saying something wrong, but Jesus knew what they were trying to do.

Matthew 22:15: And they sent out unto him their disciples with the Herodians, saying, Master, we know that thou art true, and teachest the way of God in truth, neither carest thou for any [man]: for thou regardest not the person of men.

Contradiction with Proverbs 26:4

This verse advises not to answer a fool according to his folly, contradicting the Pharisees' approach of trying to entangle Jesus in His talk.

Proverbs 26:4: Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:7

This verse suggests that when a man's ways please the Lord, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him, contradicting the Pharisees' continuous plotting against Jesus.

Proverbs 16:7: When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

Contradiction with Romans 12:17

Advises to provide things honest in the sight of all men, contradicting the Pharisees' deceitful intentions in Matthew 22:15.

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

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Instructs to love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, opposing the Pharisees' hostile intentions toward Jesus.

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 Exodus 20:16

Commands not to bear false witness, contradicting the Pharisees' deceitful plotting against Jesus in this verse.

Exodus 20:16: Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.
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