Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 9:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 9:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 9:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, Jesus told the woman that her strong belief made her well, and right away, she was healed. Jesus wanted her to know that having faith is very important.

Matthew 9:22: But Jesus turned him about, and when he saw her, he said, Daughter, be of good comfort; thy faith hath made thee whole. And the woman was made whole from that hour.

Contradiction with Exodus 15:26

This verse emphasizes that God is the healer, whereas Matthew 9:22 attributes healing to the woman's faith.

Exodus 15:26: And said, If thou wilt diligently hearken to the voice of the LORD thy God, and wilt do that which is right in his sight, and wilt give ear to his commandments, and keep all his statutes, I will put none of these diseases upon thee, which I have brought upon the Egyptians: for I [am] the LORD that healeth thee.

Contradiction with Romans 3:10

This verse states that there is none righteous, whereas Matthew 9:22 implies righteousness through faith.

Romans 3:10: As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one:

Contradiction with John 9:3

This verse implies suffering is not due to sin or lack of faith, contradicting the idea of faith as the cause of healing in Matthew 9:22.

John 9:3: Jesus answered, Neither hath this man sinned, nor his parents: but that the works of God should be made manifest in him.

Contradiction with James 2:24

This verse emphasizes works in addition to faith, suggesting that faith alone, as implied in Matthew 9:22, is insufficient.

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

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 5:23

This verse advises using wine for health issues, suggesting physical remedies over miraculous faith healing as seen in Matthew 9:22.

1 Timothy 5:23: Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomach's sake and thine often infirmities.
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