Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 8:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 8:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 8:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, this verse helps us understand that just like a soldier listens to the person in charge, we can trust that Jesus has the power to help and heal others. It shows that having faith means believing that Jesus can do amazing things even if we can't see them.

Matthew 8:9: For I am a man under authority, having soldiers under me: and I say to this [man], Go, and he goeth; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he doeth [it].

Contradiction with Genesis 1:31

Matthew 8:9 speaks to authority over others, while Genesis 1:31 highlights God's creation as inherently good without hierarchical structures.

Genesis 1:31: And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, [it was] very good. And the evening and the morning were the sixth day. [And the evening...: Heb. And the evening was, and the morning was etc.]

Contradiction with Matthew 23:11

This verse states 'But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant,' contradicting Matthew 8:9 which highlights a command-based authority.

Matthew 23:11: But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant.

Contradiction with Mark 10:44

Suggests true greatness comes from serving others, opposite to the authority exercised in Matthew 8:9.

Mark 10:44: And whosoever of you will be the chiefest, shall be servant of all.

Contradiction with Luke 22:26

Jesus instructs his followers to lead by serving, contrasting with the command-and-control dynamic in Matthew 8:9.

Luke 22:26: But ye [shall] not [be] so: but he that is greatest among you, let him be as the younger; and he that is chief, as he that doth serve.

Contradiction with Galatians 3:28

Declares all are one in Christ Jesus, contradicting the power hierarchy seen in Matthew 8:9.

Galatians 3:28: There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.

Contradiction with James 4:10

Encourages humility and submission to God's will, contrary to the authoritative stance in Matthew 8:9.

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