Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 8:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 8:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 8:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, Jesus showed love and power by touching a sick man and making him well right away. This story helps Christians see that Jesus wants to help and care for everyone.

Matthew 8:3: And Jesus put forth [his] hand, and touched him, saying, I will; be thou clean. And immediately his leprosy was cleansed.

Contradiction with Mark 6:5

In this verse, it is stated that Jesus could do no mighty work except for healing a few sick individuals, suggesting limitations that contradict the immediate healing power demonstrated in Matthew 8:3.

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].

Contradiction with Matthew 13:58

This verse mentions that Jesus did not do many mighty works in his own country due to unbelief, which contrasts with the straightforward healing in Matthew 8:3 without any indication of the leper's faith.

Matthew 13:58: And he did not many mighty works there because of their unbelief.

Contradiction with John 5:13-14

Here, Jesus heals a man but then warns him afterward, implying a condition, whereas Matthew 8:3 shows an unconditional healing.

John 5:13-14: And he that was healed wist not who it was: for Jesus had conveyed himself away, a multitude being in [that] place. [a multitude...: or, from the multitude that was]
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