Contradiction with Luke 6:26
This verse warns against those who are spoken well of by all men, contradicting the praise given to Mary in Luke 11:27.
Luke 6:26: Woe unto you, when all men shall speak well of you! for so did their fathers to the false prophets.
Contradiction with Matthew 23:9
Advises not to call anyone on earth 'father,' contradicting the elevation of Mary’s status implied in Luke 11:27.
Matthew 23:9: And call no [man] your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven.
Contradiction with Matthew 12:50
Emphasizes doing the will of God as a basis for honor, rather than biological connections, in contrast to the praise of maternity in Luke 11:27.
Matthew 12:50: For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.
Contradiction with John 4:23
Highlights that true worshipers should worship in spirit and truth, rather than focusing on physical lineage or blessing as in Luke 11:27.
John 4:23: But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him.
Contradiction with Galatians 3:28
States all are one in Christ Jesus, contradicting any favoritism implied by the blessing in Luke 11:27.
Galatians 3:28: There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction in Luke 11:27 could be seen in the tension between honoring maternal figures and focusing on spiritual truth. On one hand, the verse acknowledges the blessedness of Jesus' mother, which aligns with respecting parents. On the other hand, it shifts focus away from physical relationships to spiritual priorities, which might seem inconsistent with traditional values of honoring family. This tension could be seen as a conflict between valuing earthly ties and spiritual commitments.