Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 18:29

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 18:29 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 18:29. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Jesus is saying that anyone who gives up their home or family to follow God will be very special and important to Him. It means that choosing to follow God is a very good and brave thing to do.

Luke 18:29: And he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or parents, or brethren, or wife, or children, for the kingdom of God's sake,

Contradiction with Philippians 3:8

It suggests counting all things as loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ, differing from the promised returns for sacrifices mentioned in Luke 18:29.

Philippians 3:8: Yea doubtless, and I count all things [but] loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them [but] dung, that I may win Christ,

Contradiction with Matthew 6:19-20

Advises to lay up treasures in heaven, contrasting with the hundredfold earthly return promised in Luke 18:29.

Matthew 6:19-20: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:

Paradox #1

The potential contradiction in this verse could be the expectation that followers should give up family ties and personal relationships for their faith. This could conflict with the value many people place on the importance of family, suggesting a tension between religious devotion and personal responsibilities or bonds.

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