Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 13:35

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 13:35 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 13:35. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Jesus warns that their house (or city) will be empty and quiet because they won't see Him until they welcome Him with happiness and say, "Blessed is the one who comes in God's name." Jesus is saying they need to be ready to recognize and welcome Him with joy.

Luke 13:35: Behold, your house is left unto you desolate: and verily I say unto you, Ye shall not see me, until [the time] come when ye shall say, Blessed [is] he that cometh in the name of the Lord.

Contradiction with Matthew 28:20

Luke 13:35 mentions abandonment, while Matthew 28:20 promises Jesus will always be with us.

Matthew 28:20: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, [even] unto the end of the world. Amen.

Contradiction with John 14:18

Luke 13:35 states desolation, but John 14:18 promises that Jesus will not leave us as orphans.

John 14:18: I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you. [comfortless: or, orphans]

Contradiction with Hebrews 13:5

Luke 13:35 speaks of a forsaken house, while Hebrews 13:5 assures that God will never leave nor forsake us.

Hebrews 13:5: [Let your] conversation [be] without covetousness; [and be] content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

Paradox #1

The potential contradiction or conflict in that verse could be the theme of rejection versus divine protection. It could seem inconsistent that a place or people would be left "desolate" or abandoned despite being significant or having divine favor previously. This might conflict with the idea of a consistently loving and protective nature of the divine.

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