Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 23:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 23:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 23:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, Jesus is upset with the religious leaders because they pretend to be good people, but they actually hurt others and take things from them. He warns them that they will face big trouble because of their bad actions.

Matthew 23:14: Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye devour widows' houses, and for a pretence make long prayer: therefore ye shall receive the greater damnation.

Paradox #1

The contradiction or inconsistency with "Matthew 23:14" is that some modern Bible versions do not include this verse. It is present in a few older manuscripts but is absent in many reliable sources. This has led to debates about whether it was part of the original text or added later.

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