Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 11:45

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 11:45 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 11:45. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the lawyer felt that Jesus' words were making them look bad too. He was upset because what Jesus said was showing that they were also doing wrong things.

Luke 11:45: Then answered one of the lawyers, and said unto him, Master, thus saying thou reproachest us also.

Contradiction with Luke 11:46

Jesus criticizes teachers of the law for burdening people with requirements, contrasting with the lawyer's claim of offense in Luke 11:45.

Luke 11:46: And he said, Woe unto you also, [ye] lawyers! for ye lade men with burdens grievous to be borne, and ye yourselves touch not the burdens with one of your fingers.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:19

Jesus promotes following and teaching commandments, highlighting the importance of moral guidance, which contrasts with the lawyer feeling insulted in Luke 11:45.

Matthew 5:19: Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach [them], the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.

Contradiction with Matthew 23:4

Jesus again points to the leaders' hypocrisy in imposing heavy burdens, which contradicts the lawyer's reaction of taking offense in Luke 11:45.

Matthew 23:4: For they bind heavy burdens and grievous to be borne, and lay [them] on men's shoulders; but they [themselves] will not move them with one of their fingers.

Contradiction with Exodus 18:22

Advises appointing judges to share burdens, contrasting with Luke 11:45, where the lawyer takes issue with being associated with burdens.

Exodus 18:22: And let them judge the people at all seasons: and it shall be, [that] every great matter they shall bring unto thee, but every small matter they shall judge: so shall it be easier for thyself, and they shall bear [the burden] with thee.

Contradiction with Galatians 6:2

Encourages bearing one another's burdens, differing from the lawyer’s defensiveness about burdens in Luke 11:45.

Galatians 6:2: Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.

Paradox #1

Luke 11:45 involves the criticism of religious leaders. The contradiction or conflict could arise if these leaders were expected to teach and enforce religious laws, yet they themselves did not follow these teachings. This could be seen as inconsistent or hypocritical, as they impose burdens on others that they do not bear themselves.

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