Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 3:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 3:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 3:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, Jesus traveled from Galilee to the Jordan River to be baptized by John. This shows that Jesus wanted to follow God's plan and do what was right, even though He was very special and didn't need to be baptized like other people.

Matthew 3:13: Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized of him.

Contradiction with John 1:33

This verse states that John the Baptist did not know Jesus beforehand, while Matthew 3:13 implies a prior recognition as John attempts to deter Jesus from baptism, indicating he already knew who Jesus was.

John 1:33: And I knew him not: but he that sent me to baptize with water, the same said unto me, Upon whom thou shalt see the Spirit descending, and remaining on him, the same is he which baptizeth with the Holy Ghost.

Contradiction with Matthew 11:11

This verse suggests the greatness of John the Baptist, yet in Matthew 3:13, he submits to baptizing Jesus, which may seem contradictory to his own significant prophetic role.

Matthew 11:11: Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist: notwithstanding he that is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.
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