Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 13:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 13:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 13:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Jesus traveled through towns and villages, teaching people and making His way to Jerusalem. He was sharing important lessons with everyone He met along the way.

Luke 13:22: And he went through the cities and villages, teaching, and journeying toward Jerusalem.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:14

Luke 13:22 speaks of Jesus journeying and teaching, which implies a path made accessible, whereas Matthew 7:14 emphasizes the difficulty of the path to life, suggesting limited accessibility.

Matthew 7:14: Because strait [is] the gate, and narrow [is] the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it. [Because: or, How]

Contradiction with Romans 5:18

Luke 13:22 suggests that Jesus is actively engaged in outlining the path to salvation, while Romans 5:18 speaks of justification and life offered to all men, implying universal access that doesn't align with the idea of a pathway that needs specific navigation.

Romans 5:18: Therefore as by the offence of one [judgment came] upon all men to condemnation; even so by the righteousness of one [the free gift came] upon all men unto justification of life. [by the offence...: or, by one offence] [by the righteousness...: or, by one righteousness]

Contradiction with John 14:6

Luke 13:22 involves Jesus walking through towns teaching the way, whereas John 14:6 declares Jesus himself as the only way, suggesting a message of exclusivity rather than a path requiring navigation.

John 14:6: Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 2:4

Luke 13:22 indicates Jesus's instruction about entering the kingdom, seemingly for a specific audience, whereas 1 Timothy 2:4 discusses God's desire for all men to be saved, implying no specific targeted journey.

1 Timothy 2:4: Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.

Contradiction with Acts 2:21

Luke 13:22 depicts Jesus's physical travels, while Acts 2:21 emphasizes calling on the Lord's name for salvation, a spiritual action rather than a physical journey.

Acts 2:21: And it shall come to pass, [that] whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved.
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