Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 24:47

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 24:47 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 24:47. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, Jesus is saying that if someone is good and does what they are supposed to do, they will be rewarded with important responsibilities and trust. It means that being faithful and doing the right thing can lead to being given more good things to take care of.

Matthew 24:47: Verily I say unto you, That he shall make him ruler over all his goods.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:5

Matthew 5:5 speaks of the meek inheriting the earth, which emphasizes humility, as opposed to the authority given to the faithful servant in Matthew 24:47.

Matthew 5:5: Blessed [are] the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.

Contradiction with Mark 10:31

This verse suggests that the first shall be last and the last first, which contrasts with the promotion of the faithful servant over all possessions as in Matthew 24:47.

Mark 10:31: But many [that are] first shall be last; and the last first.

Contradiction with Luke 14:11

This verse states that those who exalt themselves will be humbled, which contradicts the promotion implied in Matthew 24:47.

Luke 14:11: For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 5:6

Advises to humble oneself to be exalted later, focusing on humility rather than the immediate authority given in Matthew 24:47.

1 Peter 5:6: Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:

Contradiction with James 4:6

God gives grace to the humble, contradicting the prompt exaltation of the servant in Matthew 24:47 with a message that emphasizes humility.

James 4:6: But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.
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