Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 11:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 11:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 11:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Jesus helped a man who couldn't talk because a bad spirit was inside him. When Jesus made the spirit leave, the man was able to speak, and everyone was amazed.

Luke 11:14: And he was casting out a devil, and it was dumb. And it came to pass, when the devil was gone out, the dumb spake; and the people wondered.

Contradiction with Mark 3:22

This verse implies that casting out demons could be done by the power of Beelzebub, contrasting with Luke 11:14 where Jesus casts out a demon without such implication.

Mark 3:22: And the scribes which came down from Jerusalem said, He hath Beelzebub, and by the prince of the devils casteth he out devils.

Contradiction with Matthew 9:34

This verse suggests that Pharisees claimed demonic power was used to cast out demons, conflicting with Luke 11:14 where it does not question the source of Jesus' power but merely narrates the miracle.

Matthew 9:34: But the Pharisees said, He casteth out devils through the prince of the devils.

Contradiction with John 8:48

This verse contains accusations against Jesus, calling him a Samaritan and possessing a demon, which contradicts Luke 11:14 that presents him as commanding authority over demons.

John 8:48: Then answered the Jews, and said unto him, Say we not well that thou art a Samaritan, and hast a devil?

Contradiction with Acts 19:13-16

This passage recounts Jewish exorcists invoking Jesus' name unsuccessfully, contrasting with Luke 11:14 where Jesus himself successfully exorcises a demon.

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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