Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 17:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 17:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 17:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Jesus told the man to get up and go because his trust in Jesus made him healthy and well. Jesus taught that believing in him can help make people better.

Luke 17:19: And he said unto him, Arise, go thy way: thy faith hath made thee whole.

Contradiction with James 2:24

This verse emphasizes that a person is justified by works and not by faith only, contradicting the idea of faith alone making one whole as stated in Luke 17:19.

James 2:24: Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.

Contradiction with Matthew 9:29

This verse suggests that healing according to one's faith is consistent with Luke 17:19, rather than contradicting it.

Matthew 9:29: Then touched he their eyes, saying, According to your faith be it unto you.

Contradiction with John 9:7

This verse suggests that actions, such as washing in the pool, are necessary for healing, which contrasts with just faith in Luke 17:19.

John 9:7: And said unto him, Go, wash in the pool of Siloam, (which is by interpretation, Sent.) He went his way therefore, and washed, and came seeing.

Contradiction with James 2:26

This verse states that faith without works is dead, suggesting that faith must be accompanied by actions, which contradicts the emphasis on faith alone in Luke 17:19.

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

Contradiction with Matthew 15:28

This verse, like Luke 17:19, credits faith for healing, showing consistency rather than contradiction.

Matthew 15:28: Then Jesus answered and said unto her, O woman, great [is] thy faith: be it unto thee even as thou wilt. And her daughter was made whole from that very hour.
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