Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 10:34

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 10:34 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 10:34. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, this story reminds Christians to be kind and help people who are hurt or in trouble, just like the Good Samaritan did. It shows how important it is to take care of others and be a good neighbor.

Luke 10:34: And went to [him], and bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine, and set him on his own beast, and brought him to an inn, and took care of him.

Contradiction with Proverbs 26:4

Advises not to answer a fool, contradicting the proactive assistance demonstrated in Luke 10:34.

Proverbs 26:4: Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.

Contradiction with Proverbs 21:13

Suggests selfishness by warning of consequences for ignoring the poor, which contrasts the selfless care shown in Luke 10:34.

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 James 2:16

Talks about empty words without action, unlike the practical help illustrated in Luke 10:34.

James 2:16: And one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be [ye] warmed and filled; notwithstanding ye give them not those things which are needful to the body; what [doth it] profit?

Contradiction with Galatians 6:2

Encourages bearing others' burdens, while Luke 10:34 provides a specific story of doing so, showing a lack of immediate contradiction.

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

Contradiction with 1 John 3:17

Describes withholding charity, contrary to the compassionate actions in Luke 10:34.

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 14:31

Warns against oppressing the poor, yet Luke 10:34 does not directly address oppression but assists without judgement.

Proverbs 14:31: He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.
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