Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 25:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 25:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 25:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, the foolish people did not bring enough oil for their lamps and asked the wise people to share, but they were not prepared. This teaches us to always be ready and responsible for what we need.

Matthew 25:8: And the foolish said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out. [gone out: or, going out]

Contradiction with James 1:5

This verse suggests that if anyone lacks wisdom, they should ask God, who gives generously, in contrast to Matthew 25:8, where the foolish virgins request oil from the wise ones but are denied.

James 1:5: If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all [men] liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:27

This verse advises not to withhold good from those to whom it is due when it is in your power to act, contradicting the refusal of the wise virgins to share oil in Matthew 25:8.

Proverbs 3:27: Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thine hand to do [it]. [them...: Heb. the owners thereof]

Contradiction with Luke 6:30

This verse encourages giving to everyone who asks, contrasting with the wise virgins not sharing their oil in Matthew 25:8.

Luke 6:30: Give to every man that asketh of thee; and of him that taketh away thy goods ask [them] not again.

Contradiction with Acts 20:35

This verse emphasizes it is more blessed to give than to receive, opposing the wise virgins' decision not to share their oil in Matthew 25:8.

Acts 20:35: I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.

Contradiction with Galatians 6:2

This verse instructs to bear one another's burdens, which contrasts with Matthew 25:8, where the foolish virgins are not helped by the wise ones.

Galatians 6:2: Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.

Paradox #1

The potential contradiction in this verse could be related to the idea of sharing and preparedness. On one hand, there is a moral value in sharing with others who are in need. On the other hand, the concept of personal responsibility and being prepared for one's own future is highlighted, which suggests that individuals should take care of their own needs. The conflict arises between the importance of community support versus individual responsibility.

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