Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 12:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 12:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 12:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Jesus is telling his friends not to be scared of people who can only hurt their bodies. After they do that, there is nothing more they can do to them.

Luke 12:4: And I say unto you my friends, Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:28

This verse emphasizes fearing God who can destroy both soul and body in hell, contrasting the notion of not fearing those who can only kill the body in Luke 12:4.

Matthew 10:28: And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.

Contradiction with 1 John 4:18

This verse states "There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear," which contradicts the idea of fearing someone at all in Luke 12:4.

1 John 4:18: There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.

Contradiction with 2 Timothy 1:7

This verse mentions that God has not given us the spirit of fear, conflicting with the implication in Luke 12:4 that fear can be applicable.

2 Timothy 1:7: For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

Paradox #1

Luke 12:4 might seem to focus on not fearing those who can harm the body because a greater fear should be reserved for God. The contradiction could arise in interpreting this message alongside teachings of love, compassion, and non-violence. Some might find it inconsistent to suggest fear of divine power while promoting love and reassurance in other parts of the Bible.

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