Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 22:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 22:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 22:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, Jesus is asking people to look at a coin and see whose face and name are on it. He's trying to teach them about who they should honor and give things to.

Matthew 22:19: And he saith unto them, Whose [is] this image and superscription? [superscription: or, inscription]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:19

This verse advises against storing earthly wealth, which contradicts Matthew 22:19's focus on a physical coin, symbolizing material wealth.

Matthew 6:19: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:

Contradiction with Luke 16:13

This verse states you cannot serve both God and money, contrasting the use of money in Matthew 22:19.

Luke 16:13: No servant can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.

Contradiction with James 5:1-3

These verses warn the rich about the misery from hoarded wealth, conflicting with the implied acceptance of currency in Matthew 22:19.

James 5:1-3: Go to now, [ye] rich men, weep and howl for your miseries that shall come upon [you].
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