Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 10:31

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 10:31 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 10:31. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the author of the book, there was a priest who saw a hurt man on the road, but instead of helping him, he walked away on the other side. This shows that sometimes people who should help us might not stop to care for us.

Luke 10:31: And by chance there came down a certain priest that way: and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side.

Contradiction with Galatians 6:2

This verse encourages bearing one another's burdens, which contrasts with the priest in Luke 10:31 who ignores the injured man.

Galatians 6:2: Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.

Contradiction with James 2:15-16

These verses emphasize helping those in need, unlike the priest in Luke 10:31 who passed by without offering assistance.

James 2:15-16: If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food,

Contradiction with 1 John 3:17

This verse questions how God's love can dwell in someone who ignores a brother in need, contradicting the priest's indifference in Luke 10:31.

1 John 3:17: But whoso hath this world's good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels [of compassion] from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him?

Contradiction with Proverbs 21:13

This verse warns that those who ignore the cries of the poor will not be heard, opposing the priest's lack of aid in Luke 10:31.

Proverbs 21:13: Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.

Contradiction with Matthew 25:42-43

These verses admonish neglecting aid to those in need, as the priest does in Luke 10:31.

Matthew 25:42-43: For I was an hungred, and ye gave me no meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me no drink:

Contradiction with Isaiah 58:7

This verse instructs to help the oppressed, contrasting with the priest's action in Luke 10:31 where he bypasses the wounded man.

Isaiah 58:7: [Is it] not to deal thy bread to the hungry, and that thou bring the poor that are cast out to thy house? when thou seest the naked, that thou cover him; and that thou hide not thyself from thine own flesh? [cast...: or, afflicted]

Paradox #1

The contradiction could be seen if one expects religious leaders always to act with compassion and aid those in need. The verse suggests that a religious figure failed to help someone in distress, which might conflict with the expectation of them setting an example of kindness and care.

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