Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 26:72

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 26:72 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 26:72. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, people nearby told Peter that they could tell he was one of Jesus' friends because of the way he talked. Peter was scared and tried to hide that he knew Jesus.

Matthew 26:72: And after a while came unto [him] they that stood by, and said to Peter, Surely thou also art [one] of them; for thy speech bewrayeth thee.

Contradiction with James 1:26

Matthew 26:72 shows Peter denying knowing Jesus, while James 1:26 emphasizes controlling the tongue as crucial for a genuine faith.

James 1:26: If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man's religion [is] vain.

Contradiction with Romans 10:9

Matthew 26:72 depicts denial of Jesus, conflicting with Romans 10:9 which asserts that confessing Jesus as Lord is essential for salvation.

Romans 10:9: That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.

Paradox #1

The moral conflict in this verse stems from the theme of denying one's beliefs or loyalties, which contrasts with the importance of truth and honesty emphasized elsewhere in moral teachings. The act of denial could be seen as inconsistent with the values of faithfulness and integrity that many interpretations of religious texts uphold.

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