Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 10:40

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 10:40 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 10:40. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Martha was really busy making food and getting things ready, and she felt upset because her sister Mary wasn't helping. She asked Jesus if He noticed that she was working all by herself and asked Him to tell Mary to help her.

Luke 10:40: But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:34

Contradicts Luke 10:40's busy concern with service and tasks by advising not to worry about tomorrow.

Matthew 6:34: Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day [is] the evil thereof.

Contradiction with Philippians 4:6

Contradicts the anxiety seen in Luke 10:40 by instructing believers to be anxious for nothing.

Philippians 4:6: Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

Contradiction with Psalm 46:10

Contradicts the hurriedness of Luke 10:40 by urging believers to be still and recognize God's sovereignty.

Psalm 46:10: Be still, and know that I [am] God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5-6

Contradicts reliance on one's own efforts as seen in Luke 10:40 by advising trust in the Lord rather than leaning on one's understanding.

Proverbs 3:5-6: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Matthew 11:28-30

Contradicts the burdened toil of Luke 10:40 by inviting the weary to rest in Jesus' easy yoke and light burden.

Matthew 11:28-30: Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

Paradox #1

The moral conflict in this verse could stem from the idea of being overly concerned with work or tasks at the expense of relationships and attentiveness to others' needs. This could seem inconsistent if one believes both work and relationships should be equally valued, leading to tension between duty and presence.

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