Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 24:26

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 24:26 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 24:26. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, this verse means that if people tell you Jesus is in a faraway place or hiding, don't believe them. He is saying not to be tricked by false messages about where Jesus is.

Matthew 24:26: Wherefore if they shall say unto you, Behold, he is in the desert; go not forth: behold, [he is] in the secret chambers; believe [it] not.

Contradiction with Matthew 24:27

This verse contradicts Matthew 24:26 by emphasizing that the coming of the Son of Man will be as visible and obvious as lightning, suggesting it is not a secretive event.

Matthew 24:27: For as the lightning cometh out of the east, and shineth even unto the west; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.

Contradiction with Acts 1:11

This verse contradicts Matthew 24:26 by asserting that Jesus will return in a visible manner, just as he ascended into heaven, implying it will not be hidden or in secret locations.

Acts 1:11: Which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven.
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