Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 2:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 2:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 2:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, Joseph was scared to go to Judea because a king named Archelaus was ruling there. But God spoke to him in a dream and told him to go to a place called Galilee instead.

Matthew 2:21: But when he heard that Archelaus did reign in Judaea in the room of his father Herod, he was afraid to go thither: notwithstanding, being warned of God in a dream, he turned aside into the parts of Galilee:

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

Matthew 5:39 promotes non-resistance to evil, seemingly contradicting the protective nature of Joseph's actions in Matthew 2:21.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:25

Matthew 6:25 advises against worry for the future, whereas Joseph's decision to return to Israel implies concern for Jesus' safety.

Matthew 6:25: Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?

Contradiction with Matthew 10:23

Matthew 10:23 advises fleeing persecution; while similar, it differs in directive compared to Joseph's return in Matthew 2:21.

Matthew 10:23: But when they persecute you in this city, flee ye into another: for verily I say unto you, Ye shall not have gone over the cities of Israel, till the Son of man be come. [have...: or, end, or, finish]

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Romans 12:19 asks believers to leave vengeance to God, contrasting with the implied protective action over evil threats in Matthew 2:21.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with Matthew 26:52

Matthew 26:52 advises against physical defense, contradicting the protective retreat of Joseph in Matthew 2:21.

Matthew 26:52: Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?
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