Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 19:31

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 19:31 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 19:31. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Jesus tells his friends to untie a donkey and bring it to him, and if anyone asks why, they should say it's because Jesus needs it. This shows that Jesus is important and people help him when he asks.

Luke 19:31: And if any man ask you, Why do ye loose [him]? thus shall ye say unto him, Because the Lord hath need of him.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:15

"Thou shalt not steal." contradicts Luke 19:31 as it prohibits taking anything that doesn't belong to you, whereas Luke 19:31 involves taking a colt.

Exodus 20:15: Thou shalt not steal.

Contradiction with Romans 13:1

This verse, "Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers," contrasts with Luke 19:31 where there is an implication of overriding authority through divine command.

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]

Contradiction with 1 Peter 2:13-14

These verses instruct to "submit yourselves to every ordinance of man," which contrasts the instruction in Luke 19:31 that bypasses human authority for divine purpose.

1 Peter 2:13-14: Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;

Contradiction with Matthew 22:21

"Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's," suggests respecting ownership and authority, unlike in Luke 19:31 where ownership might seem disregarded for a higher cause.

Matthew 22:21: When they had heard [these words], they marvelled, and left him, and went their way.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:27

"Withhold not good from them to whom it is due," implies acting with rightful ownership and reward, differing from the directive given in Luke 19:31, where an item is taken without prior human consent.

Proverbs 3:27: Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thine hand to do [it]. [them...: Heb. the owners thereof]

Paradox #1

The contradiction or conflict in this verse could be seen as the act of taking something that belongs to someone else without asking first. This might seem at odds with teachings that emphasize respecting others' property and asking for permission.

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