Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 8:27

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 8:27 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 8:27. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, the people were amazed and wondered who Jesus could be, because even the wind and the sea listened to him and did what he said. They thought he must be very special and powerful to make that happen.

Matthew 8:27: But the men marvelled, saying, What manner of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him!

Contradiction with John 14:12

Matthew 8:27 highlights that even the winds and the sea obey Jesus, showing his unique authority. John 14:12, however, suggests that believers can do the works of Jesus and even greater, possibly contradicting the uniqueness of his authority over nature.

John 14:12: Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater [works] than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father.

Contradiction with Acts 2:22

Matthew 8:27 implies a divine power of Jesus that astonishes people. Acts 2:22 describes Jesus as a man approved by God, emphasizing miracles as signs through God's empowerment rather than intrinsic authority.

Acts 2:22: Ye men of Israel, hear these words; Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by miracles and wonders and signs, which God did by him in the midst of you, as ye yourselves also know:

Contradiction with John 5:19

Matthew 8:27 elicits amazement at Jesus' command over nature, implying inherent divine authority. John 5:19 clarifies that the Son can do nothing by himself, but only what he sees the Father doing, which may imply dependence rather than independent authority.

John 5:19: Then answered Jesus and said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, The Son can do nothing of himself, but what he seeth the Father do: for what things soever he doeth, these also doeth the Son likewise.

Contradiction with Mark 6:5

Matthew 8:27 demonstrates Jesus's control over nature, suggesting omnipotence. Mark 6:5 indicates that in his own hometown, Jesus could not perform many miracles, which appears contradictory to the limitless authority suggested in Matthew 8:27.

Mark 6:5: And he could there do no mighty work, save that he laid his hands upon a few sick folk, and healed [them].
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