Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 24:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 24:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 24:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, when people do many bad things, their love for each other will become weaker. This means that as there is more wrong in the world, people might stop being kind and caring to one another.

Matthew 24:12: And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

While Matthew 24:12 speaks of love growing cold, Matthew 5:44 emphasizes loving even one's enemies, highlighting continued love despite challenges.

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;

Contradiction with 1 John 4:18

Matthew 24:12 discusses diminishing love, whereas 1 John 4:18 states that perfect love drives out fear, implying steadfast and fearless love.

1 John 4:18: There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.

Contradiction with Romans 5:5

Matthew 24:12 suggests cooling love, contrasting with Romans 5:5, which assures us that God's love is poured into our hearts, ensuring its presence.

Romans 5:5: And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 13:8

While Matthew 24:12 mentions love growing cold, 1 Corinthians 13:8 asserts that love never fails, indicating enduring love.

1 Corinthians 13:8: Charity never faileth: but whether [there be] prophecies, they shall fail; whether [there be] tongues, they shall cease; whether [there be] knowledge, it shall vanish away. [fail: Gr. vanish away]

Contradiction with 1 John 3:14

Whereas Matthew 24:12 implies a decline in love, 1 John 3:14 notes that love for others is evidence of spiritual life, suggesting persistent love among believers.

1 John 3:14: We know that we have passed from death unto life, because we love the brethren. He that loveth not [his] brother abideth in death.

Paradox #1

The moral conflict in Matthew 24:12 might arise from the idea that increasing wickedness causes love to grow cold. This could be seen as contradicting the ideal that love should be unconditional and not influenced by external circumstances. It suggests that behavior and feelings depend on the environment, rather than maintaining love despite challenges.

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