Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 11:32

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 11:32 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 11:32. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Jesus is saying that the people from Nineveh listened and changed when Jonah talked to them, and they will show this generation how wrong they are for not listening because someone even more important than Jonah is here now. Jesus wants people to understand that they should pay attention and change their ways.

Luke 11:32: The men of Nineve shall rise up in the judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: for they repented at the preaching of Jonas; and, behold, a greater than Jonas [is] here.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:17

Luke 11:32 implies condemnation while Matthew 5:17 emphasizes fulfillment of the law.

Matthew 5:17: Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.

Contradiction with James 2:24

Luke 11:32 emphasizes belief and repentance, whereas James 2:24 highlights justification by works.

James 2:24: Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.

Contradiction with Romans 2:6-7

Luke 11:32 focuses on repentance, whereas Romans 2:6-7 discusses judgment based on deeds.

Romans 2:6-7: Who will render to every man according to his deeds:

Contradiction with John 3:16

Luke 11:32 highlights condemnation, while John 3:16 emphasizes salvation through belief.

John 3:16: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Contradiction with Ephesians 2:8-9

Luke 11:32 suggests repentance in actions brings mercy, whereas Ephesians 2:8-9 states salvation is a gift, not from works.

Ephesians 2:8-9: For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: [it is] the gift of God:

Contradiction with Romans 11:6

Luke 11:32 seems to link actions to repentance, while Romans 11:6 distinguishes grace from works.

Romans 11:6: And if by grace, then [is it] no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if [it be] of works, then is it no more grace: otherwise work is no more work.
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