Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 24:16

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According to Matthew, Jesus is telling people in Judea to quickly run to the mountains to stay safe when danger comes. It's like when you play hide and seek, and you have to find a safe place really fast.

Matthew 24:16: Then let them which be in Judaea flee into the mountains:

Contradiction with Matthew 8:10

Shows an instance of having great faith rather than fleeing, which contrasts with the urgency to escape in Matthew 24:16.

Matthew 8:10: When Jesus heard [it], he marvelled, and said to them that followed, Verily I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel.

Contradiction with Luke 12:32

Encourages believers not to fear, which contradicts the sense of urgency and fear implied in fleeing to the mountains.

Luke 12:32: Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.

Contradiction with Psalm 46:10

Advises to be still and know God, contrasting the active fleeing suggested in Matthew 24:16.

Psalm 46:10: Be still, and know that I [am] God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.

Contradiction with Philippians 4:6

Encourages believers not to be anxious, opposing the anxious fleeing implied in Matthew 24:16.

Philippians 4:6: Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

Contradiction with 2 Timothy 1:7

States that God gave a spirit of power and not fear, contradicting the fear-driven action in Matthew 24:16.

2 Timothy 1:7: For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
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