Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 2:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 2:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 2:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, God told the wise men in a dream not to go back to King Herod, so they went home using a different path. This shows that God protected Jesus by guiding the wise men to stay away from danger.

Matthew 2:12: And being warned of God in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed into their own country another way.

Contradiction with Acts 5:29

This verse suggests honoring God over human authorities, potentially contradicting the Magi's divine guidance to avoid returning to Herod.

Acts 5:29: Then Peter and the [other] apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.

Contradiction with Romans 13:1

This verse speaks about submission to governing authorities, which seems contrasted by the Magi's decision to disobey King Herod's request.

Romans 13:1: Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. [ordained: or, ordered]
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