Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 11:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 11:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 11:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, even if a friend doesn't want to get up and help, if you keep asking and don't give up, your friend will eventually get up and give you what you need. This shows that being persistent and not giving up is important.

Luke 11:8: I say unto you, Though he will not rise and give him, because he is his friend, yet because of his importunity he will rise and give him as many as he needeth.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

Encourages trusting in the Lord rather than on one's own persistence, unlike the man obtaining bread in Luke 11:8 due to his persistence.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:8

Suggests God knows our needs before we ask, in contrast to the idea of needing persistence to be heard as portrayed in Luke 11:8.

Matthew 6:8: Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him.

Contradiction with James 4:3

States that asking with the wrong motives will result in not receiving, contradicting the implication that mere persistence ensures reception in Luke 11:8.

James 4:3: Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume [it] upon your lusts. [lusts: or, pleasures]

Paradox #1

Luke 11:8 could be seen as having a contradiction because it suggests that persistence, or even annoyance, can lead to a favorable response. This might conflict with the idea that one should act out of genuine desire to help others, rather than responding only because of repeated requests or pressure. It raises questions about the motivations behind giving or helping others, whether it should be done willingly and with good intentions or merely because of persistence.

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