Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 13:20

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 13:20 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 13:20. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Jesus is wondering what he can compare God's special kingdom to, so that people can understand it better. He wants to help them picture something really amazing and important.

Luke 13:20: And again he said, Whereunto shall I liken the kingdom of God?

Contradiction with Genesis 11:6

Demonstrates unity and communion in mankind, whereas Luke 13:20 suggests the pervasive influence of the kingdom of God akin to leaven.

Genesis 11:6: And the LORD said, Behold, the people [is] one, and they have all one language; and this they begin to do: and now nothing will be restrained from them, which they have imagined to do.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 1:9

Emphasizes the repetition of history, while Luke 13:20 implies a transformative, expansive change.

Ecclesiastes 1:9: The thing that hath been, it [is that] which shall be; and that which is done [is] that which shall be done: and [there is] no new [thing] under the sun.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:34

Jesus speaks of bringing division, not peace, contradicting the unifying influence of the kingdom depicted in Luke 13:20.

Matthew 10:34: Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.

Contradiction with John 18:36

States that Jesus' kingdom is not of this world, contrasting with the worldly metaphor of leaven used in Luke 13:20.

John 18:36: Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.

Contradiction with James 3:11

Describes distinct, unmixed outcomes, as opposed to the blending effect of leaven described in Luke 13:20.

James 3:11: Doth a fountain send forth at the same place sweet [water] and bitter? [place: or, hole]

Contradiction with Revelation 3:16

Criticizes lukewarm, ineffectual spread, opposing the active, influential spread of the kingdom in Luke 13:20.

Revelation 3:16: So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth.
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