Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 8:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 8:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 8:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, this verse shows that a sick man with leprosy came to Jesus and knelt down because he believed Jesus could heal him. The sick man asked Jesus to make him better if Jesus wanted to.

Matthew 8:2: And, behold, there came a leper and worshipped him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean.

Contradiction with James 1:6

This verse suggests praying without doubting, while the leper in Matthew 8:2 shows doubt by saying "if thou wilt."

James 1:6: But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.

Contradiction with Matthew 21:21

This verse states that with faith and no doubt, anything can be done, contradicting the leper’s uncertainty in Matthew 8:2.

Matthew 21:21: Jesus answered and said unto them, Verily I say unto you, If ye have faith, and doubt not, ye shall not only do this [which is done] to the fig tree, but also if ye shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; it shall be done.

Contradiction with John 14:13

This verse says anything asked in Jesus' name will be done, contrasting the leper’s conditional request in Matthew 8:2.

John 14:13: And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.

Contradiction with Mark 11:24

This verse emphasizes belief in receiving what you ask for, whereas the leper in Matthew 8:2 seems unsure.

Mark 11:24: Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive [them], and ye shall have [them].

Contradiction with Hebrews 11:6

This verse states that one must believe in God’s ability and willingness to reward, which contrasts with the leper’s uncertainty in Matthew 8:2.

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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