Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 11:54

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 11:54 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 11:54. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, some people were trying to trick Jesus by listening carefully to his words so they could find something to blame him for. They hoped to catch him saying something wrong.

Luke 11:54: Laying wait for him, and seeking to catch something out of his mouth, that they might accuse him.

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:1

Luke 11:54 shows hostility towards Jesus, while Proverbs 15:1 advocates for gentle responses to anger.

Proverbs 15:1: A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.

Contradiction with James 3:17

Luke 11:54 involves deceit, but James 3:17 describes wisdom as pure and peaceful.

James 3:17: But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, [and] easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. [partiality: or, wrangling]

Contradiction with Ephesians 4:31-32

Luke 11:54 indicates malice, unlike Ephesians 4:31-32 which urges kindness and forgiveness.

Ephesians 4:31-32: Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice:

Contradiction with Matthew 22:37-39

Luke 11:54 demonstrates antagonism, conflicting with the call for love in Matthew 22:37-39.

Matthew 22:37-39: This is the first and great commandment.

Contradiction with Romans 12:21

The act in Luke 11:54 is malevolent, whereas Romans 12:21 encourages overcoming evil with good.

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