Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 9:34

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 9:34 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 9:34. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, the Pharisees thought that Jesus was only able to make bad spirits go away because he got help from the leader of the bad spirits. They didn't believe Jesus had special power from God and thought he was tricking people.

Matthew 9:34: But the Pharisees said, He casteth out devils through the prince of the devils.

Contradiction with Matthew 12:24

Matthew 12:24 also accuses Jesus of casting out devils by Beelzebub, similar to Matthew 9:34, but shows a broader Pharisaic accusation rather than the specific event in Matthew 9:34.

Matthew 12:24: But when the Pharisees heard [it], they said, This [fellow] doth not cast out devils, but by Beelzebub the prince of the devils. [Beelzebub: Gr. Beelzebul]

Contradiction with John 10:20-21

Some people said Jesus had a devil and was mad, contradicting Matthew 9:34 by highlighting the division and misunderstanding about Jesus' works among the Jews.

John 10:20-21: And many of them said, He hath a devil, and is mad; why hear ye him?

Contradiction with Matthew 12:28

Here, Jesus claims he casts out devils by the Spirit of God, directly contradicting the Pharisees' claim in Matthew 9:34 about casting out devils through Beelzebub.

Matthew 12:28: But if I cast out devils by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God is come unto you.

Contradiction with Acts 10:38

Declares Jesus was doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, contradicting any notion in Matthew 9:34 that his power was from Beelzebub.

Acts 10:38: How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.

Contradiction with Luke 11:20

Jesus asserts that He casts out devils with the finger of God, opposing the implication in Matthew 9:34 that His authority might stem from demonic power.

Luke 11:20: But if I with the finger of God cast out devils, no doubt the kingdom of God is come upon you.
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