Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 17:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 17:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 17:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the apostles asked Jesus to help them believe more strongly. They wanted Jesus to make their faith bigger and stronger.

Luke 17:5: And the apostles said unto the Lord, Increase our faith.

Contradiction with Matthew 21:21

This verse suggests that faith as small as a mustard seed can accomplish great things, which contrasts with the apostles' request for increased faith in Luke 17:5.

Matthew 21:21: Jesus answered and said unto them, Verily I say unto you, If ye have faith, and doubt not, ye shall not only do this [which is done] to the fig tree, but also if ye shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; it shall be done.

Contradiction with James 1:6-8

These verses indicate that one must have unwavering faith, contrasting with the apostles' implication that their faith is insufficient.

James 1:6-8: But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.

Contradiction with Mark 9:23

This verse asserts that all things are possible to him who believes, contradicting the apostles' request for greater faith in Luke 17:5.

Mark 9:23: Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things [are] possible to him that believeth.

Contradiction with Matthew 17:20

This passage states that faith as small as a mustard seed can move mountains, opposing the idea in Luke 17:5 that more faith is necessary.

Matthew 17:20: And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.
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