Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 25:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 25:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 25:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, Jesus tells us to always be ready and watchful because we don't know when he will come back. It's like waiting for a surprise, and we should be prepared at any time.

Matthew 25:13: Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh.

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:2-4

These verses suggest that the day of the Lord will come unexpectedly, but also imply some will be in the light and aware, contrasting with being unaware mentioned in Matthew 25:13.

1 Thessalonians 5:2-4: For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night.

Contradiction with Mark 13:32

States that no one knows the day or the hour, but it emphasizes the unknown even among angels and the Son, suggesting a broader uncertainty than implied in Matthew 25:13.

Mark 13:32: But of that day and [that] hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels which are in heaven, neither the Son, but the Father.

Paradox #1

The potential conflict might arise from this verse emphasizing the need for constant vigilance and readiness for the end times, while other passages in the Bible suggest that believers should not worry about the future and instead focus on living faithfully in the present. This tension between being prepared for judgement and living without worry could seem contradictory to some readers.

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