Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 9:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 9:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 9:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, a woman believed that if she just touched Jesus' clothes, she would be healed. This shows her strong faith and trust in Jesus' power to make her well.

Matthew 9:21: For she said within herself, If I may but touch his garment, I shall be whole.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

Contradicts the notion of self-action ("If I may but touch his garment") by emphasizing trust in the Lord instead of relying on one's understanding or actions.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with James 2:24

Emphasizes that a person is justified by works and not by faith only, whereas Matthew 9:21 highlights faith in a specific action for healing.

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

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 5:7

Urges believers to walk by faith, not by sight; contradicts the woman's belief that seeing and touching Jesus' garment is necessary.

2 Corinthians 5:7: (For we walk by faith, not by sight:)

Contradiction with John 4:48

Indicates that reliance on signs and wonders (like touching a garment for healing) is not the basis for faith, contradicting the woman's belief in Matthew 9:21.

John 4:48: Then said Jesus unto him, Except ye see signs and wonders, ye will not believe.
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