Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 6:28

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 6:28 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 6:28. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, Jesus is telling people not to worry about clothes and to look at how the lilies in the field grow beautifully without working hard. He wants us to trust that God will take care of our needs, just like He takes care of the flowers.

Matthew 6:28: And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin:

Contradiction with Proverbs 6:6

Encourages learning from the ant, emphasizing hard work and diligence, contrasting Matthew 6:28's message on not worrying about provision.

Proverbs 6:6: Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise:

Contradiction with 2 Thessalonians 3:10

States that anyone unwilling to work should not eat, which contradicts the idea of not worrying about work as seen in Matthew 6:28.

2 Thessalonians 3:10: For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.

Contradiction with Genesis 3:19

Indicates that man should eat bread by the sweat of his brow, which contrasts with the carefree provision suggested in Matthew 6:28.

Genesis 3:19: In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread, till thou return unto the ground; for out of it wast thou taken: for dust thou [art], and unto dust shalt thou return.
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