Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 13:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 13:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 13:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Jesus saw a lady who was not feeling well, called her over, and told her she was free from being sick. It shows that Jesus cares for people and has the power to help them feel better.

Luke 13:12: And when Jesus saw her, he called [her to him], and said unto her, Woman, thou art loosed from thine infirmity.

Contradiction with James 5:14

Luke 13:12 highlights Jesus healing directly by his word, while James 5:14 emphasizes calling for church elders and using anointing oil for healing.

James 5:14: Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord:

Contradiction with Matthew 6:7

In contrast to Jesus's instant healing by speaking in Luke 13:12, Matthew 6:7 advises against repetitive prayers, implying an indirect approach to receiving divine intervention.

Matthew 6:7: But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen [do]: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 12:8-9

Luke 13:12 shows Jesus healing a physical ailment immediately, whereas Paul speaks of not having his "thorn in the flesh" removed despite prayer, emphasizing enduring grace over immediate healing.

2 Corinthians 12:8-9: For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me.

Contradiction with John 9:3

In Luke 13:12, the physical ailment is cured directly, but John 9:3 suggests that some sufferings or afflictions exist to demonstrate God’s works, not necessarily for immediate healing.

John 9:3: Jesus answered, Neither hath this man sinned, nor his parents: but that the works of God should be made manifest in him.

Contradiction with Mark 6:5

Luke 13:12 depicts an instance where Jesus heals immediately, but in Mark 6:5, Jesus is noted to have limited ability to perform miracles due to people’s lack of faith.

Mark 6:5: And he could there do no mighty work, save that he laid his hands upon a few sick folk, and healed [them].

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 5:23

Instead of immediate healing as in Luke 13:12, this verse suggests using wine medicinally rather than expecting instant divine healing for stomach ailments.

1 Timothy 5:23: Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomach's sake and thine often infirmities.
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