Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 23:32

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 23:32 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 23:32. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, Jesus is telling the people to continue doing what they have always done, which means they are doing the same wrong things their fathers did. It's like a warning that they are acting just like their ancestors who made bad choices.

Matthew 23:32: Fill ye up then the measure of your fathers.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:20

This verse emphasizes personal responsibility for sin, contrasting with Matthew 23:32, which suggests the people complete the sins of their ancestors.

Ezekiel 18:20: The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 24:16

This verse states that individuals should not be punished for the sins of their parents, in contrast to the collective guilt implied in Matthew 23:32.

Deuteronomy 24:16: The fathers shall not be put to death for the children, neither shall the children be put to death for the fathers: every man shall be put to death for his own sin.

Contradiction with Romans 14:12

This emphasizes that everyone will give a personal account to God, differing from the shared guilt or collective punishment seen in Matthew 23:32.

Romans 14:12: So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God.

Contradiction with Galatians 6:5

Encourages personal responsibility, stating each person will bear their own burden, not aligning with the notion of completing the sins of forefathers in Matthew 23:32.

Galatians 6:5: For every man shall bear his own burden.

Contradiction with Proverbs 21:3

Focuses on individual righteousness, advocating for justice, which could conflict with the generational completion of sins suggested in Matthew 23:32.

Proverbs 21:3: To do justice and judgment [is] more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.
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