Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 25:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 25:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 25:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, the foolish people forgot to bring extra oil for their lamps, which means they were not ready for what was coming. This teaches us to always be prepared and think ahead.

Matthew 25:3: They that [were] foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them:

Contradiction with Proverbs 6:6-8

These verses commend the ant for preparing its food in the summer and gathering in the harvest, contrasting with the unpreparedness of the foolish virgins.

Proverbs 6:6-8: Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise:

Contradiction with Proverbs 21:20

This verse praises the wise for storing up treasure, while the foolish virgins do not prepare and bring oil with them.

Proverbs 21:20: [There is] treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.

Contradiction with Luke 12:35

This verse instructs to be prepared and have lamps burning, contrasting the foolish virgins who have no oil for their lamps.

Luke 12:35: Let your loins be girded about, and [your] lights burning;

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:6

The verse advises being watchful and not sleeping, unlike the foolish virgins who are unprepared and slumber.

1 Thessalonians 5:6: Therefore let us not sleep, as [do] others; but let us watch and be sober.
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