Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 25:32

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 25:32 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 25:32. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, Jesus is like a shepherd who gathers all the people from every place and tells the good people from the bad people, just like how a shepherd separates sheep from goats. This means that Jesus will take care of and look after the good people.

Matthew 25:32: And before him shall be gathered all nations: and he shall separate them one from another, as a shepherd divideth [his] sheep from the goats:

Contradiction with John 12:47

This verse states that Jesus did not come to judge the world, which contradicts Matthew 25:32 where all nations are gathered for judgment.

John 12:47: And if any man hear my words, and believe not, I judge him not: for I came not to judge the world, but to save the world.

Contradiction with Romans 2:6

This verse states that everyone will be judged according to their deeds, in contrast to Matthew 25:32 where judgment is based on separation of nations.

Romans 2:6: Who will render to every man according to his deeds:

Contradiction with James 2:13

This verse emphasizes mercy over judgment, which contradicts the judgment described in Matthew 25:32.

James 2:13: For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment. [rejoiceth: or, glorieth]

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 4:5

This verse advises against premature judgment before the appointed time, in contrast to the immediate judgment seen in Matthew 25:32.

1 Corinthians 4:5: Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come, who both will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and will make manifest the counsels of the hearts: and then shall every man have praise of God.

Contradiction with John 5:22

This verse states that all judgment has been entrusted to the Son, yet Matthew 25:32 depicts the Son separating nations for judgment.

John 5:22: For the Father judgeth no man, but hath committed all judgment unto the Son:

Paradox #1

The potential moral conflict in this verse could relate to the idea of separating people based on criteria that might be seen as arbitrary or beyond their control, raising questions about fairness and compassion. Some might argue it contrasts with messages of universal love and forgiveness found in other parts of the Bible.

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