Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 22:34

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 22:34 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 22:34. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, a smart man who knew all the rules asked Jesus a tricky question to try and get Him in trouble. He wanted to see if Jesus would make a mistake.

Matthew 22:34: Then one of them, [which was] a lawyer, asked [him a question], tempting him, and saying,

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Matthew 22:34 involves a confrontation with the Pharisees, while Matthew 5:44 teaches to love enemies, which contrasts with the dispute nature in Matthew 22:34.

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 Luke 6:27

Matthew 22:34 shows contention, in contrast, Luke 6:27 instructs to do good to adversaries, contradicting the conflict of Matthew 22:34.

Luke 6:27: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

Contradiction with Romans 12:20

The competitive and testing spirit in Matthew 22:34 contradicts Romans 12:20, which calls for kindness to enemies.

Romans 12:20: Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.

Contradiction with John 13:34

Matthew 22:34 displays a challenge from Pharisees, whereas John 13:34 commands love towards one another, countering the conflict.

John 13:34: A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9

Matthew 22:34 reflects confrontation; however, 1 Peter 3:9 advises not returning evil for evil, which contradicts the adversarial nature of that verse.

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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