Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 18:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 18:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 18:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Jesus told a story to show that people should always pray and never give up. It's like when you keep asking for help when you really need it and don't stop believing.

Luke 18:1: And he spake a parable unto them [to this end], that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;

Contradiction with Matthew 6:7

This verse advises against using vain repetitions in prayer, which may seem contradictory to the idea of persistent praying in Luke 18:1.

Matthew 6:7: But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen [do]: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:15

This verse states that God may not listen when we pray if our hands are full of blood, suggesting that persistence alone might not be effective.

Isaiah 1:15: And when ye spread forth your hands, I will hide mine eyes from you: yea, when ye make many prayers, I will not hear: your hands are full of blood. [make...: Heb. multiply prayer] [blood: Heb. bloods]

Contradiction with Proverbs 28:9

Suggests that if one turns away from hearing the law, even their prayer is an abomination, implying persistence in prayer without righteousness is futile.

Proverbs 28:9: He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer [shall be] abomination.
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