Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 11:40

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 11:40 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 11:40. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Jesus is saying that God made everything about us, inside and outside, so we should be kind and good in both how we act and how we feel inside, not just how we look to others. He wants people to understand that it's important to have a good heart, not just a nice appearance.

Luke 11:40: [Ye] fools, did not he that made that which is without make that which is within also?

Contradiction with Matthew 5:22

Luke 11:40 implies a rebuke towards foolishness, whereas Matthew 5:22 warns against calling someone a fool.

Matthew 5:22: But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire. [Raca: that is, Vain fellow]

Contradiction with Proverbs 9:10

Proverbs states that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, contradicting the notion in Luke 11:40 that people are void of wisdom.

Proverbs 9:10: The fear of the LORD [is] the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy [is] understanding.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:25

Suggests seeking out wisdom, which contradicts the critique in Luke 11:40 about being without it.

Ecclesiastes 7:25: I applied mine heart to know, and to search, and to seek out wisdom, and the reason [of things], and to know the wickedness of folly, even of foolishness [and] madness: [I applied...: Heb. I and mine heart compassed]

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 3:18

Advises becoming a fool in the worldly sense to gain true wisdom, which contrasts with the idea in Luke 11:40 of being admonished for foolishness.

1 Corinthians 3:18: Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise.

Contradiction with James 1:5

Offers wisdom to those who ask God, contrasting with the complaint of lack of wisdom in Luke 11:40.

James 1:5: If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all [men] liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
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