Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 9:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 9:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 9:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, the man who was healed by Jesus got up and went back home. This showed that Jesus can make people better and give them the power to move and do things they couldn't do before.

Matthew 9:7: And he arose, and departed to his house.

Contradiction with Mark 6:5

This verse suggests that not all people could be healed, implying limitations to healing which contrasts with the immediate healing in Matthew 9:7.

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 John 5:13

Here, the healed man does not recognize Jesus immediately, contrasting with the clear authority and recognition in Matthew 9:7.

John 5:13: And he that was healed wist not who it was: for Jesus had conveyed himself away, a multitude being in [that] place. [a multitude...: or, from the multitude that was]

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 12:7-9

Paul is not healed of his affliction, suggesting that not all faithful are healed, contrasting the direct healing presented in Matthew 9:7.

2 Corinthians 12:7-9: And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure.

Contradiction with Mark 2:5-7

The scribes question Jesus' authority to forgive sins, contrasting with the unquestioned authority demonstrated in the healing of Matthew 9:7.

Mark 2:5-7: When Jesus saw their faith, he said unto the sick of the palsy, Son, thy sins be forgiven thee.

Contradiction with Luke 13:16

A woman is healed on the Sabbath after years of suffering, indicating a delay or timing in healing unlike the immediate action in Matthew 9:7.

Luke 13:16: And ought not this woman, being a daughter of Abraham, whom Satan hath bound, lo, these eighteen years, be loosed from this bond on the sabbath day?

Contradiction with Hebrews 11:39-40

Some remained unfulfilled or not healed in their earthly lives, differing from the immediate resolution in Matthew 9:7.

Hebrews 11:39-40: And these all, having obtained a good report through faith, received not the promise:

Contradiction with 2 Timothy 4:20

Trophimus is left sick, illustrating that healing was not universal, contrasting the immediate healing shown in Matthew 9:7.

2 Timothy 4:20: Erastus abode at Corinth: but Trophimus have I left at Miletum sick.
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