Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 25:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 25:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 25:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, this verse means that Jesus is coming back one day, and we need to be ready to welcome Him, just like people waiting for a groom at a wedding. It’s important to always be prepared and do good things.

Matthew 25:6: And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him.

Contradiction with John 9:4

While Matthew 25:6 suggests a sudden call to action at midnight, John 9:4 emphasizes the necessity to work during the day because night is when no one can work.

John 9:4: I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work.

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:2

Matthew 25:6 speaks of a specific moment of revelation at midnight, whereas 1 Thessalonians 5:2 describes the Lord's coming as unexpected, like a thief in the night, lacking specific timing.

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

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:10

The verse in Matthew 25:6 prompts waking and preparation for a future event, whereas Ecclesiastes 9:10 emphasizes doing all work now, during life, with no possibility of action afterwards, presenting a sense of urgency in the present rather than future preparation.

Ecclesiastes 9:10: Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do [it] with thy might; for [there is] no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest.

Contradiction with Mark 13:32-33

Matthew 25:6 provides a narrative of anticipation at a known time, but Mark 13:32-33 emphasizes the uncertainty of timing, not even known by angels or the Son, encouraging constant vigilance instead of preparedness based on a known moment.

Mark 13:32-33: But of that day and [that] hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels which are in heaven, neither the Son, but the Father.
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