Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 9:14

These verses describe both John and Jesus facing criticism for their differing lifestyles, which contradicts with the fasting question in Matthew 9:14 by presenting fasting as neither the sole true indicator of righteousness nor the only form of religious expression.

This verse focuses on the Kingdom of God not being about eating and drinking, essentially downplaying the importance of dietary practices like fasting, which contradicts the emphasis placed on fasting in Matthew 9:14.

This passage advises against letting others judge you by religious practices such as fasting, which might contradict the question raised by John's disciples about the importance of fasting in Matthew 9:14.

These verses criticize those who command abstinence from certain foods, which can contradict the expectation of fasting demonstrated by John's disciples in Matthew 9:14.

In this verse, the observation that John's disciples and the Pharisees fast while Jesus’ disciples do not directly mirrors the fasting question in Matthew 9:14, but highlights the diversity of religious practices and the lack of consensus on fasting.