Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 12:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 12:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 12:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, when you are taken to important leaders and people to talk about your faith, you don't need to worry about what to say. God will help you with the right words at the right time.

Luke 12:11: And when they bring you unto the synagogues, and [unto] magistrates, and powers, take ye no thought how or what thing ye shall answer, or what ye shall say:

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding, while Luke 12:11 advises not to worry about how to defend oneself, this verse emphasizes complete reliance on God's understanding, which may imply a form of preparedness.

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

Contradiction with Matthew 10:19

But when they deliver you up, take no thought how or what ye shall speak: for it shall be given you in that same hour what ye shall speak, similarly advises not to worry about defense, but suggests divine intervention in speech, potentially conflicting with the empowerment implied in Luke 12:11.

Matthew 10:19: But when they deliver you up, take no thought how or what ye shall speak: for it shall be given you in that same hour what ye shall speak.

Contradiction with Acts 4:13

Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus, contrasts with the lack of preparation suggested in Luke 12:11 by highlighting the disciples' previous experience with Jesus as a means of preparation.

Acts 4:13: Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:15

But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear, encourages believers to be prepared to defend their faith, potentially contradicting the advice in Luke 12:11 about not thinking beforehand how to answer.

1 Peter 3:15: But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and [be] ready always to [give] an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear: [fear: or, reverence]
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