Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 8:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 8:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 8:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, Jesus was very surprised and happy to see someone with such strong faith, even more than he had seen in all of Israel. This shows that having strong belief in Jesus is really special and important.

Matthew 8:10: When Jesus heard [it], he marvelled, and said to them that followed, Verily I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel.

Contradiction with James 2:24

This verse emphasizes that a person is justified by works and not by faith only, contradicting Matthew 8:10 which focuses on great faith as commendable without works mentioned.

James 2:24: Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.

Contradiction with Romans 3:28

This verse states that a person is justified by faith without the deeds of the law, which can contradict the implied expectation of faith in Matthew 8:10 that goes beyond just belief.

Romans 3:28: Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.

Contradiction with John 20:29

This verse highlights the blessing of believing without seeing, contradicting the affirmation of the centurion's faith in Matthew 8:10, which was praised without prerequisite evidence or signs.

John 20:29: Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed [are] they that have not seen, and [yet] have believed.

Contradiction with James 2:17

Faith without works is dead in this verse, contrasting with Matthew 8:10 where faith alone is presented as sufficient for commendation.

James 2:17: Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone. [alone: Gr. by itself]

Contradiction with Hebrews 11:6

It underscores that without faith it is impossible to please God, which aligns with Matthew 8:10, but potentially contradicts the notion that any faith beyond minimal belief is necessary.

Hebrews 11:6: But without faith [it is] impossible to please [him]: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and [that] he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
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