Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 10:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 10:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 10:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Jesus' friends came back very happy and said, "Lord, the bad spirits listen to us when we use your name!" They were excited because Jesus' power was helping them do good things.

Luke 10:17: And the seventy returned again with joy, saying, Lord, even the devils are subject unto us through thy name.

Contradiction with John 15:5

Explains that without Jesus, one can do nothing, contradicting the disciples' ability to cast out devils on their own.

John 15:5: I am the vine, ye [are] the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing. [without me: or, severed from me]

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 15:57

Suggests that victory comes through Jesus Christ, whereas Luke 10:17 implies the victory was achieved by the disciples' actions.

1 Corinthians 15:57: But thanks [be] to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:22-23

Indicates that many who cast out devils will be rejected by Jesus, contradicting the positive reception in Luke 10:17.

Matthew 7:22-23: Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?

Contradiction with Acts 19:13-16

Shows an instance where attempting to cast out devils was ineffective and dangerous, contrasting with the success described in Luke 10:17.

Acts 19:13-16: Then certain of the vagabond Jews, exorcists, took upon them to call over them which had evil spirits the name of the Lord Jesus, saying, We adjure you by Jesus whom Paul preacheth.
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