Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 10:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 10:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 10:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Jesus means that people from Tyre and Sidon will have an easier time when God judges everyone because they didn't know about Him, while people who did know about Him and didn't listen will have a harder time. It's like when you know the rules but still break them, you might get in more trouble.

Luke 10:14: But it shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the judgment, than for you.

Contradiction with Matthew 11:21

While Matthew 11:21 shares a similar sentiment to Luke 10:14, there are differences in wording and emphasis that may suggest a contradiction.

Matthew 11:21: Woe unto thee, Chorazin! woe unto thee, Bethsaida! for if the mighty works, which were done in you, had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes.

Contradiction with Genesis 18:25

This verse reflects the idea of divine justice being fair, which could contradict the notion of harsher judgment in Luke 10:14.

Genesis 18:25: That be far from thee to do after this manner, to slay the righteous with the wicked: and that the righteous should be as the wicked, that be far from thee: Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right?

Contradiction with Jonah 3:10

Demonstrates God relenting from sending calamity after repentance, which contrasts with the predetermined judgment in Luke 10:14.

Jonah 3:10: And God saw their works, that they turned from their evil way; and God repented of the evil, that he had said that he would do unto them; and he did [it] not.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:21

Highlights that the wicked can live if they repent, whereas Luke 10:14 suggests inevitable judgment.

Ezekiel 18:21: But if the wicked will turn from all his sins that he hath committed, and keep all my statutes, and do that which is lawful and right, he shall surely live, he shall not die.

Contradiction with 1 John 1:9

Suggests forgiveness upon confession, which might contrast with the finality of judgment in Luke 10:14.

1 John 1:9: If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us [our] sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
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