Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 16:30

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 16:30 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 16:30. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the man is saying that if someone who has died comes back to life to warn people, they will be sorry for the bad things they did and change their ways. He believes this will help people listen better and do the right thing.

Luke 16:30: And he said, Nay, father Abraham: but if one went unto them from the dead, they will repent.

Contradiction with John 20:29

This verse suggests that those who have not seen and yet have believed are blessed, contrasting with the idea that witnessing a resurrection would lead to repentance.

John 20:29: Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed [are] they that have not seen, and [yet] have believed.

Contradiction with Hebrews 11:1

This verse emphasizes faith in things not seen, which contradicts the necessity of seeing someone rise from the dead for belief as implied in Luke 16:30.

Hebrews 11:1: Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. [substance: or, ground, or, confidence]

Contradiction with Romans 1:20

This verse argues that God's invisible qualities are understood through creation, contradicting the need for witnessing a resurrection to believe.

Romans 1:20: For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, [even] his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse: [so...: or, that they may be]

Contradiction with Matthew 12:39

This verse indicates a wicked and adulterous generation seeks signs, contradicting the wish for a miraculous sign to cause repentance.

Matthew 12:39: But he answered and said unto them, An evil and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given to it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas:

Contradiction with 1 Peter 1:8

This verse speaks of believing in Christ even without seeing Him, opposing the requirement of seeing someone rise from the dead to believe.

1 Peter 1:8: Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see [him] not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory:
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