Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 8:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 8:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 8:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, when Jesus came down from the mountain, lots of people followed him because they were curious about him and wanted to hear more of his teachings. These people believed he could help them and perform miracles.

Matthew 8:1: When he was come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed him.

Contradiction with Matthew 12:15

This verse shows Jesus withdrawing from crowds, which contrasts with Him being followed by a multitude in Matthew 8:1.

Matthew 12:15: But when Jesus knew [it], he withdrew himself from thence: and great multitudes followed him, and he healed them all;

Contradiction with Mark 1:45

This verse indicates Jesus could no longer openly enter a town due to fame, conflicting with His ability to be followed by great multitudes everywhere.

Mark 1:45: But he went out, and began to publish [it] much, and to blaze abroad the matter, insomuch that Jesus could no more openly enter into the city, but was without in desert places: and they came to him from every quarter.

Contradiction with Luke 5:16

This verse shows Jesus often withdrew to lonely places to pray, opposing the constant crowd following implied in Matthew 8:1.

Luke 5:16: And he withdrew himself into the wilderness, and prayed.

Contradiction with John 6:15

This verse shows Jesus escaping the crowds to avoid being made king by force, contradicting the welcoming of multitudes in Matthew 8:1.

John 6:15: When Jesus therefore perceived that they would come and take him by force, to make him a king, he departed again into a mountain himself alone.
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