Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 22:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 22:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 22:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, Jesus is telling a story where a king invites everyone he can find to come to a big party. He wants everyone to join because some people didn't want to come before, so now everyone is welcome.

Matthew 22:8: Go ye therefore into the highways, and as many as ye shall find, bid to the marriage.

Contradiction with Luke 14:23

This verse similarly commands to invite and compel as many as possible to come in, not indicating exclusivity or rejection.

Luke 14:23: And the lord said unto the servant, Go out into the highways and hedges, and compel [them] to come in, that my house may be filled.

Contradiction with Romans 11:29

Emphasizes God's gifts and calling are irrevocable, contrasting with the dismissal in Matthew 22:8.

Romans 11:29: For the gifts and calling of God [are] without repentance.

Contradiction with John 6:37

States whoever comes to Jesus will not be cast out, opposing the rejection in Matthew 22:8.

John 6:37: All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.

Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:9

Displays God's will that none should perish, contradicting the notion of excluding invitees.

2 Peter 3:9: The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

Contradiction with James 1:17

Highlights the unchanging nature of God’s good gifts, conflicting with the withdrawal of invitation in Matthew 22:8.

James 1:17: Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.
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