Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 15:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 15:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 15:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, many people who did bad things and collected taxes came to listen to Jesus. They wanted to hear what He had to say because He was kind and caring.

Luke 15:1: Then drew near unto him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:20

This verse emphasizes the need for righteousness that exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, contrasting with Jesus associating with sinners in Luke 15:1.

Matthew 5:20: For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed [the righteousness] of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 15:33

Warns that bad company corrupts good morals, suggesting avoidance of associating with sinners unlike Jesus does in Luke 15:1.

1 Corinthians 15:33: Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 6:14

Advises not to be unequally yoked with unbelievers, which contrasts with Jesus welcoming sinners in Luke 15:1.

2 Corinthians 6:14: Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?

Contradiction with James 4:4

States that friendship with the world is enmity with God, which contradicts the acceptance of sinners found in Luke 15:1.

James 4:4: Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.

Contradiction with 1 John 1:6

Highlights that claiming fellowship with God while walking in darkness is lying, contrasting the notion of sinners approaching Jesus in Luke 15:1.

1 John 1:6: If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth:
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