Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 8:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 8:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 8:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, a centurion, who is a soldier leader, came to Jesus asking for help. This means the soldier believed Jesus could do something special.

Matthew 8:5: And when Jesus was entered into Capernaum, there came unto him a centurion, beseeching him,

Contradiction with John 18:36

Jesus’ statement about His kingdom not being of this world contrasts with the centurion seeking His earthly healing power in Matthew 8:5.

John 18:36: Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.

Contradiction with Matthew 27:12-14

Jesus remains silent before His accusers, showing restraint, while in Matthew 8:5, He responds to a request for help.

Matthew 27:12-14: And when he was accused of the chief priests and elders, he answered nothing.

Contradiction with Matthew 15:24

Here, Jesus states His mission is only to the lost sheep of Israel, potentially conflicting with His assistance offered to a Roman centurion in Matthew 8:5.

Matthew 15:24: But he answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel.

Contradiction with James 2:24

This verse emphasizes justification by works, differing from the faith-based healing seen in Matthew 8:5.

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