Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 13:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 13:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 13:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the people who didn't like Jesus felt embarrassed when he spoke, but everyone else was happy and excited because of the amazing things Jesus did.

Luke 13:17: And when he had said these things, all his adversaries were ashamed: and all the people rejoiced for all the glorious things that were done by him.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:34

This verse states that God gives grace to the humble, whereas Luke 13:17 suggests a reversal where the adversaries are ashamed, not the humble.

Proverbs 3:34: Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

This verse advises not taking revenge but leaving it to God, contrasting with the immediate public shaming seen in Luke 13:17.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with James 1:19-20

These verses encourage being slow to speak and slow to anger, which contrasts with the public confrontation seen in Luke 13:17.

James 1:19-20: Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

This verse teaches to turn the other cheek, contrasting with the public embarrassment of adversaries in Luke 13:17.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.
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