Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 17:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 17:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 17:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Jesus told his friends that a time would come when they would really want to see Him again, but they wouldn't be able to at that moment. He was helping them understand that sometimes they might miss and long for Him, but they would have to wait.

Luke 17:22: And he said unto the disciples, The days will come, when ye shall desire to see one of the days of the Son of man, and ye shall not see [it].

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:2

Contradicts by implying an unexpected coming, whereas Luke 17:22 speaks of desiring days of the Son of Man.

1 Thessalonians 5:2: For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night.

Contradiction with Matthew 24:36

Contradicts by stating that no one knows the day or hour, while Luke 17:22 refers to desiring specific days.

Matthew 24:36: But of that day and hour knoweth no [man], no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only.

Contradiction with Acts 1:7

Contradicts by indicating it is not for believers to know the times or seasons, conflicting with the implication of expectation in Luke 17:22.

Acts 1:7: And he said unto them, It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power.

Contradiction with Mark 13:32

Contradicts by emphasizing ignorance of the day and hour, opposed to the anticipation in Luke 17:22.

Mark 13:32: But of that day and [that] hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels which are in heaven, neither the Son, but the Father.
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