Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 11:53

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 11:53 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 11:53. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the scribes and Pharisees were not happy with what Jesus was saying, so they tried really hard to make him talk about different things. They wanted to catch him making a mistake.

Luke 11:53: And as he said these things unto them, the scribes and the Pharisees began to urge [him] vehemently, and to provoke him to speak of many things:

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Jesus teaches to love your enemies, which may be seen as contradicting the antagonistic response of the scribes and Pharisees toward him.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Romans 12:21

Encourages overcoming evil with good, contrasting with the provocation by the scribes and Pharisees.

Romans 12:21: Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9

Advises against returning evil for evil or insult for insult, suggesting a more peaceful approach contrary to the provocation described in Luke 11:53.

1 Peter 3:9: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.
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