Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 25:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 25:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 25:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, the girls woke up and got their lamps ready to have enough light. They wanted to be prepared for when the important person arrived.

Matthew 25:7: Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps.

Contradiction with Proverbs 13:4

Contradicts Matthew 25:7 by suggesting that some who lack diligence still desire and have nothing, whereas the virgins in Matthew prepared and acted.

Proverbs 13:4: The soul of the sluggard desireth, and [hath] nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 11:4

Contradicts Matthew 25:7 by implying that undue caution leads to inaction, while the virgins took action and prepared.

Ecclesiastes 11:4: He that observeth the wind shall not sow; and he that regardeth the clouds shall not reap.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:25

Contradicts by advising not to worry about the future, whereas the virgins' preparation suggests foresight and concern.

Matthew 6:25: Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?

Contradiction with Luke 6:35

Contradicts by highlighting generosity without expectation, contrasting with the prudent preparation and foresight of oil acquisition.

Luke 6:35: But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and [to] the evil.

Contradiction with James 4:13-15

Contradicts by emphasizing the uncertain nature of planning for the future, whereas the virgins' preparation was based on future expectations.

James 4:13-15: 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:
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