Contradiction with Matthew 9:22
This verse emphasizes that faith is crucial for healing and miracles, whereas Luke 18:8 questions whether faith will be found on earth when the Son of Man returns.
Matthew 9:22: But Jesus turned him about, and when he saw her, he said, Daughter, be of good comfort; thy faith hath made thee whole. And the woman was made whole from that hour.
Contradiction with Hebrews 11:1
This verse defines faith as the assurance of things hoped for, suggesting its presence and efficacy, while Luke 18:8 implies doubt about the presence of faith in the future.
Hebrews 11:1: Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. [substance: or, ground, or, confidence]
Contradiction with James 1:6
This verse emphasizes asking in faith without doubting, while Luke 18:8 suggests that faith may not be present when the Son of Man returns.
James 1:6: 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 Matthew 21:21
Here, faith is depicted as powerful and unwavering, capable of moving mountains, contrasting with the doubt posed in Luke 18:8 about whether such faith will be found.
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 John 14:12
This verse claims believers will do works greater than Jesus did because of their faith, while Luke 18:8 questions the existence of faith at the time of the second coming.
John 14:12: Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater [works] than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father.
Contradiction with Romans 1:17
This verse tells us that the righteous live by faith, while Luke 18:8 raises a concern over the absence of faith in the future.
Romans 1:17: For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.
Contradiction with James 2:17
Declares faith without works is dead, implying its current necessity and presence, as opposed to Luke 18:8's question of its future existence.
James 2:17: Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone. [alone: Gr. by itself]
Paradox #1
The moral conflict in that verse could be the tension between justice and faith. The verse speaks about justice being served quickly, but it also questions whether faith will be found on Earth. This could seem like a contradiction because, while advocating for immediate justice, it questions the presence of faith, suggesting that true justice might require patience and sustained belief.