Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 12:54

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 12:54 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 12:54. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Jesus is telling the people that just like they can tell it's going to rain by looking at the clouds, they should also pay attention to see what's happening around them to understand what God is doing. It's about noticing signs and not missing important things.

Luke 12:54: And he said also to the people, When ye see a cloud rise out of the west, straightway ye say, There cometh a shower; and so it is.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:34

This verse advises not to worry about tomorrow, contrasting with Luke 12:54's emphasis on interpreting and responding to signs.

Matthew 6:34: Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day [is] the evil thereof.

Contradiction with James 4:14

This verse highlights human inability to predict the future, opposing Luke 12:54's calling to discern upcoming events.

James 4:14: Whereas ye know not what [shall be] on the morrow. For what [is] your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away. [It...: or, For it is]

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:14

This verse suggests that no one can foresee the future, conflicting with the implication in Luke 12:54 of interpreting future signs.

Ecclesiastes 7:14: In the day of prosperity be joyful, but in the day of adversity consider: God also hath set the one over against the other, to the end that man should find nothing after him. [set: Heb. made]

Contradiction with Proverbs 27:1

This verse warns against boasting about tomorrow, which contrasts with the certainty implied in interpreting signs in Luke 12:54.

Proverbs 27:1: Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth. [to...: Heb. to morrow day]
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