Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 17:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 17:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 17:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Jesus told the sick men to go show themselves to the priests, and as they walked, they became better. This shows that listening to Jesus and having faith can bring healing.

Luke 17:14: And when he saw [them], he said unto them, Go shew yourselves unto the priests. And it came to pass, that, as they went, they were cleansed.

Contradiction with Mark 11:24

Luke 17:14 emphasizes physical action of going to show themselves, while Mark 11:24 emphasizes belief that one has already received what is prayed for.

Mark 11:24: Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive [them], and ye shall have [them].

Contradiction with James 2:26

Luke 17:14 shows obedience leading to healing, whereas James 2:26 suggests faith without works is dead, implying faith must accompany action.

James 2:26: For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also. [spirit: or, breath]

Contradiction with John 9:6-7

In Luke 17:14, the lepers are healed as they went, while in John 9:6-7, healing occurs after the blind man follows Jesus' instructions.

John 9:6-7: When he had thus spoken, he spat on the ground, and made clay of the spittle, and he anointed the eyes of the blind man with the clay, [anointed...: or, spread the clay upon the eyes of the blind man]

Contradiction with Matthew 7:7

Luke 17:14 involves no direct asking; healing follows obedience, whereas Matthew 7:7 encourages asking to receive.

Matthew 7:7: Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:

Contradiction with Matthew 10:8

Luke 17:14 depicts healing through following specific instructions, while Matthew 10:8 suggests healing is a freely given gift that should be passed on freely.

Matthew 10:8: Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give.
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