Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 8:8

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

According to Matthew, the centurion, a leader in the army, told Jesus that he didn’t need to visit his house to help his servant. He believed that Jesus could just say a word, and his servant would get better.

Matthew 8:8: The centurion answered and said, Lord, I am not worthy that thou shouldest come under my roof: but speak the word only, and my servant shall be healed.

Contradiction with James 4:10

Matthew 8:8 emphasizes faith and authority, while James 4:10 advocates for humility and submission to God's will.

James 4:10: Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.

Contradiction with John 14:13-14

Matthew 8:8 implies not needing to be present physically for healing, whereas John 14:13-14 emphasizes asking in Jesus' name for actions.

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

Contradiction with Hebrews 11:6

Matthew 8:8 highlights faith through verbal command, but Hebrews 11:6 emphasizes faith through diligent seeking of God.

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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