Matthew 7:29 Contradictions and Paradoxes

According to Matthew, Jesus taught the people in a way that showed He really knew what He was talking about, different from their usual teachers. People listened to Him because He made them feel that what He said was very important and true.

Contradiction with Proverbs 11:14

Contradicts Matthew 7:29 by emphasizing safety in multitude of counselors, contrasting with having authority in oneself.

Proverbs 11:14: Where no counsel [is], the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors [there is] safety.

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:22

Contradicts Matthew 7:29 by highlighting success through counsel, as opposed to singular authority.

Proverbs 15:22: Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:6

Contradicts Matthew 7:29 by advocating for the need of multiple counselors, in contrast to teaching with personal authority.

Proverbs 24:6: For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war: and in multitude of counsellors [there is] safety.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 12:6-8

Highlights the rejection of older counsel, opposing Matthew 7:29's theme of inherent authority despite wisdom available from elders.

1 Kings 12:6-8: And king Rehoboam consulted with the old men, that stood before Solomon his father while he yet lived, and said, How do ye advise that I may answer this people?

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:29

Advises evaluation of prophets by others, contrasting with reliance on one's own authority as in Matthew 7:29.

1 Corinthians 14:29: Let the prophets speak two or three, and let the other judge.

Contradiction with Acts 15:6

Depicts decisions made collectively by apostles and elders, differing from the singular authority noted in Matthew 7:29.