Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 23:20

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 23:20 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 23:20. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, when someone makes a promise using the altar, they are also making a promise by everything on it. This shows that promises are very important and should not be taken lightly.

Matthew 23:20: Whoso therefore shall swear by the altar, sweareth by it, and by all things thereon.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:37

Encourages simplicity in oaths, letting 'Yes' be 'Yes' and 'No' be 'No', without swearing by anything.

Matthew 5:37: But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.

Contradiction with James 5:12

Advises against swearing oaths at all, preferring straightforward honesty in speech.

James 5:12: But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other oath: but let your yea be yea; and [your] nay, nay; lest ye fall into condemnation.
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