Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 24:39

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 24:39 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 24:39. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, people were not ready and did not listen before the big flood came and washed them away. This is like a warning that when Jesus comes back, it might surprise people who aren't paying attention.

Matthew 24:39: And knew not until the flood came, and took them all away; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:3

This verse speaks about people saying "Peace and safety" before sudden destruction comes, contrasting with Matthew 24:39 where people are unaware of the impending flood.

1 Thessalonians 5:3: For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.

Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:10

This verse describes the day of the Lord coming "as a thief in the night," which implies an unexpected event, yet it also mentions the heavens passing away with a great noise, which does not align with the silent destruction in Matthew 24:39.

2 Peter 3:10: But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up.

Contradiction with Amos 3:7

This verse states that God reveals His plans to His prophets, implying awareness and warning, contrary to the complete ignorance described in Matthew 24:39.

Amos 3:7: Surely the Lord GOD will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets.

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:6

This verse urges seeking the Lord while He may be found, suggesting an awareness and opportunity that contradicts the unawareness and suddenness in Matthew 24:39.

Isaiah 55:6: Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near:

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:33

This verse states that God is not the author of confusion, implying order and understanding, which contrasts with the ignorance and surprise in Matthew 24:39.

1 Corinthians 14:33: For God is not [the author] of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. [confusion: Gr. tumult, or, unquietness]

Paradox #1

The verse describes a sudden, unexpected event, which some people interpret as a prediction of a future disaster. A contradiction may arise when this is compared to our understanding that many natural events can often be predicted and prepared for using scientific methods and technology. Sudden, unpredicted events, though possible, are less frequent due to advancements in science.

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