Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 28:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 28:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 28:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, Jesus is telling his friends that he has all the power in the whole world and in the sky. This means that Jesus is in charge and can do amazing things everywhere.

Matthew 28:18: And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.

Contradiction with John 14:28

Jesus states, "my Father is greater than I," which contrasts with his claim of having all authority in Matthew 28:18.

John 14:28: Ye have heard how I said unto you, I go away, and come [again] unto you. If ye loved me, ye would rejoice, because I said, I go unto the Father: for my Father is greater than I.

Contradiction with Mark 13:32

Here, Jesus says that he does not know the day or the hour, which contrasts with having all power and knowledge as implied in Matthew 28:18.

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

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 15:27-28

These verses clarify that God put everything under Jesus' feet except Himself, implying limitations to the authority mentioned in Matthew 28:18.

1 Corinthians 15:27-28: For he hath put all things under his feet. But when he saith all things are put under [him, it is] manifest that he is excepted, which did put all things under him.

Contradiction with Philippians 2:6-7

It describes Jesus as taking the form of a servant despite possessing divine nature, which can be seen as contradictory to the absolute authority claimed in Matthew 28:18.

Philippians 2:6-7: Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God:

Contradiction with John 5:19

Jesus states He can do nothing of Himself, which can contradict the notion of having all power as suggested in Matthew 28:18.

John 5:19: Then answered Jesus and said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, The Son can do nothing of himself, but what he seeth the Father do: for what things soever he doeth, these also doeth the Son likewise.
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