Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 22:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 22:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 22:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, Jesus is telling a story where some people ignored a special invitation from a king and went back to their normal activities, like farming or selling things, because they didn't think it was important. This teaches us that sometimes people fail to see the importance of God's invitation to be part of His kingdom.

Matthew 22:4: But they made light of [it], and went their ways, one to his farm, another to his merchandise:

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:17

Matthew 22:4 describes a grand feast whereas Proverbs 15:17 values simple meals with love more than feasts with conflict.

Proverbs 15:17: Better [is] a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.

Contradiction with Luke 14:13

Matthew 22:4 mentions inviting general guests to a feast, while Luke 14:13 encourages inviting the poor and needy, showing a difference in guest priorities for feasts.

Luke 14:13: But when thou makest a feast, call the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind:

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Matthew 22:4 involves serving a feast to friends and regular guests, differing from Matthew 5:44 which emphasizes loving and doing good to enemies.

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;
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