Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 9:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 9:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 9:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, Jesus got on a boat, went across the water, and arrived back in the town where he grew up. Christians understand this as Jesus returning to a special place that knows him well.

Matthew 9:1: And he entered into a ship, and passed over, and came into his own city.

Contradiction with John 8:12

Jesus speaks of being the light of the world, emphasizing His divinity and authority, which contrasts with Matthew 9:1 where His humanity is highlighted by His physical movement crossing into a ship.

John 8:12: Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.

Contradiction with Mark 6:5

This verse states that Jesus could do no mighty work due to unbelief, contrasting with the implication of His power in Matthew 9:1 where He performs miracles upon returning to His city.

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 Luke 23:39

A criminal mocks Jesus on the cross, questioning His power, contradicting the recognition of His power in Matthew 9:1 through miracles.

Luke 23:39: And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on him, saying, If thou be Christ, save thyself and us.

Contradiction with Mark 15:34

Jesus cries out feeling forsaken, contrasting with Matthew 9:1 where there is no mention of such vulnerability or abandonment as He confidently moves to perform miracles.

Mark 15:34: And at the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani? which is, being interpreted, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?

Contradiction with Matthew 13:58

This suggests that Jesus did not perform many miracles due to unbelief, which contrasts with the miraculous context of Matthew 9:1 where His actions are unhindered.

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