Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 18:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 18:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 18:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the man in the story was not scared of God or other people, so he didn't want to help at first. But later, he talked to himself and thought about changing his mind.

Luke 18:4: And he would not for a while: but afterward he said within himself, Though I fear not God, nor regard man;

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

Contradicts Luke 18:4 by advising trust in the Lord rather than one's own understanding.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with James 4:7

Contradicts Luke 18:4 by urging believers to submit to God, unlike the judge who neither feared God.

James 4:7: Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

Contradiction with Proverbs 21:3

Contradicts Luke 18:4 by emphasizing doing justice as pleasing to the Lord, unlike the unjust judge.

Proverbs 21:3: To do justice and judgment [is] more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 12:13

Contradicts Luke 18:4 by stating the duty of fearing God and keeping His commandments, unlike the judge who did not fear God.

Ecclesiastes 12:13: Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this [is] the whole [duty] of man. [Let...: or, The end of the matter, even all that hath been heard, is]

Contradiction with Romans 13:1

Contradicts Luke 18:4 by asserting all authorities are established by God, suggesting respect for God, unlike the judge.

Romans 13:1: Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. [ordained: or, ordered]
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