Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 2:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 2:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 2:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, this verse tells a story about wise men visiting baby Jesus. They gave him special gifts because they knew he was an important and special person.

Matthew 2:11: And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh. [presented: or, offered]

Contradiction with Luke 2:7

Luke's account mentions Jesus was laid in a manger, contradicting the idea of visiting Jesus in a house.

Luke 2:7: And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.

Contradiction with Luke 2:16

Reinforces the manger scenario by stating shepherds found Mary, Joseph, and Jesus in a manger.

Luke 2:16: And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.

Contradiction with Mark 6:3

Describes Jesus as the son of a carpenter, Joseph, which contrasts with the royal gift-giving narrative in Matthew.

Mark 6:3: Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary, the brother of James, and Joses, and of Juda, and Simon? and are not his sisters here with us? And they were offended at him. [offended: scandalized in, or, by him]

Contradiction with John 1:46

Questions the significance of Nazareth, contrasting with the idea of kingly worship by the Magi.

John 1:46: And Nathanael said unto him, Can there any good thing come out of Nazareth? Philip saith unto him, Come and see.

Contradiction with Acts 7:22

Indicates Moses was learned in Egyptian wisdom, suggesting expertise outside traditional Jewish expectations, contrary to non-Jewish Magi finding Jesus through divine signs.

Acts 7:22: And Moses was learned in all the wisdom of the Egyptians, and was mighty in words and in deeds.
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