Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 9:9

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

According to Matthew, Jesus saw a man named Matthew who was a tax collector, and Jesus asked him to follow Him. Matthew got up, left his work, and decided to go with Jesus.

Matthew 9:9: And as Jesus passed forth from thence, he saw a man, named Matthew, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he saith unto him, Follow me. And he arose, and followed him.

Contradiction with Luke 5:27

This verse refers to the same event but uses the name "Levi" instead of "Matthew," suggesting a potential contradiction in identity.

Luke 5:27: And after these things he went forth, and saw a publican, named Levi, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he said unto him, Follow me.

Contradiction with Mark 2:14

Similar to Luke 5:27, this verse also names the tax collector as "Levi" rather than "Matthew," indicating a discrepancy in the account.

Mark 2:14: And as he passed by, he saw Levi the [son] of Alphaeus sitting at the receipt of custom, and said unto him, Follow me. And he arose and followed him. [at the...: or, at the place where the custom was received]
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