Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 18:30

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 18:30 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 18:30. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Jesus is saying that if people give up things for God's sake, they will get many more good things now and will live forever with God later. It's like saying if you're kind and share, God will take care of you both here and forever.

Luke 18:30: Who shall not receive manifold more in this present time, and in the world to come life everlasting.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:19-20

Matthew 6:19-20 advises against storing treasures on earth, focusing instead on heavenly rewards, which contrasts with the notion of receiving manifold more in the present time as suggested in Luke 18:30.

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:

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:8-9

1 Timothy 6:8-9 warns about the desire for material wealth, indicating potential pitfalls, contradicting the promise of manifold returns in this life as mentioned in Luke 18:30.

1 Timothy 6:8-9: And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.

Contradiction with Hebrews 11:13

Hebrews 11:13 speaks of people who lived by faith but did not receive the promises during their lifetime, contradicting the assurance of present rewards in Luke 18:30.

Hebrews 11:13: These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of [them], and embraced [them], and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth. [in faith: Gr. according to faith]

Contradiction with Matthew 19:21

Matthew 19:21 advises selling possessions and giving to the poor, promising treasure in heaven without mention of earthly gain, which contrasts with the promise of earthly compensation in Luke 18:30.

Matthew 19:21: Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go [and] sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come [and] follow me.

Contradiction with James 4:4

James 4:4 warns against friendship with the world and suggests that seeking worldly gain might stand contrary to the spiritual focus implied by the rewards mentioned in Luke 18:30.

James 4:4: Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.
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