Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 10:37

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 10:37 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 10:37. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Jesus tells us that the person who helped was kind and loving. Jesus then says we should also be kind and help others just like that person did.

Luke 10:37: And he said, He that shewed mercy on him. Then said Jesus unto him, Go, and do thou likewise.

Contradiction with Psalm 18:40

"Thou hast also given me the necks of mine enemies; that I might destroy them that hate me." contradicts Luke 10:37's call to show mercy and care for others.

Psalm 18:40: Thou hast also given me the necks of mine enemies; that I might destroy them that hate me.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 23:6

"Thou shalt not seek their peace nor their prosperity all thy days for ever." contradicts the notion of showing mercy and compassion in Luke 10:37.

Deuteronomy 23:6: Thou shalt not seek their peace nor their prosperity all thy days for ever. [prosperity: Heb. good]

Contradiction with 2 John 1:10

"If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed." contradicts the compassionate behavior exemplified in Luke 10:37.

2 John 1:10: If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into [your] house, neither bid him God speed:

Contradiction with Exodus 21:24

"Eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot." contradicts the practice of mercy and forgiveness seen in Luke 10:37.

Exodus 21:24: Eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot,

Contradiction with Matthew 5:38

"Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth." references retributive justice, contrasting with the merciful behavior promoted in Luke 10:37.

Matthew 5:38: Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:
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