Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 25:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 25:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 25:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, the person who got two coins worked hard and made two more coins. Just like the first person, he made what he was given grow.

Matthew 25:17: And likewise he that [had received] two, he also gained other two.

Contradiction with Proverbs 10:4

Implies that being diligent like the servant in Matthew 25:17 leads to wealth, but slothful hands make one poor, seemingly suggesting different outcomes.

Proverbs 10:4: He becometh poor that dealeth [with] a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 5:19

Suggests that wealth is a gift from God and not necessarily tied to one's efforts, while Matthew 25:17 implies that effort determines increase.

Ecclesiastes 5:19: Every man also to whom God hath given riches and wealth, and hath given him power to eat thereof, and to take his portion, and to rejoice in his labour; this [is] the gift of God.

Contradiction with Luke 12:21

Warns against laying up treasure for oneself and not being rich toward God, which could seem in opposition to the commendation of gaining more talents in Matthew 25:17.

Luke 12:21: So [is] he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.

Contradiction with James 4:13-14

Cautions against making plans for profit without acknowledging God's will, contrasting with the assured gain by the servant in Matthew 25:17.

James 4:13-14: Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain:

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:10

Declares the love of money as the root of all evil, potentially in contradiction with the positive depiction of earning more in Matthew 25:17.

1 Timothy 6:10: For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. [erred: or, been seduced]
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