Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 19:5

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According to Luke, Jesus saw Zacchaeus in a tree and told him to hurry and come down because He wanted to visit his house that day. Jesus showed that He cared about everyone, even those who others might not like.

Luke 19:5: And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up, and saw him, and said unto him, Zacchaeus, make haste, and come down; for to day I must abide at thy house.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:7

Luke 19:5 depicts Jesus seeking out Zacchaeus, whereas Matthew 7:7 emphasizes individuals seeking to find.

Matthew 7:7: Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:

Contradiction with James 4:8

Luke 19:5 describes Jesus approaching Zacchaeus, while James 4:8 suggests individuals should draw near to God for Him to draw near to them.

James 4:8: Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse [your] hands, [ye] sinners; and purify [your] hearts, [ye] double minded.

Contradiction with Matthew 15:24

Luke 19:5 shows Jesus reaching out to a tax collector, whereas Matthew 15:24 indicates Jesus was sent only to the lost sheep of Israel.

Matthew 15:24: But he answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel.

Contradiction with John 4:9

Luke 19:5 involves Jesus interacting with a tax collector, whereas John 4:9 describes a situation where Jews typically do not associate with certain groups.

John 4:9: Then saith the woman of Samaria unto him, How is it that thou, being a Jew, askest drink of me, which am a woman of Samaria? for the Jews have no dealings with the Samaritans.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:5-6

Luke 19:5 presents Jesus reaching out beyond the house of Israel by engaging with Zacchaeus, contrasted with Jesus' instruction to the disciples to avoid Gentiles and Samaritans.

Matthew 10:5-6: These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded them, saying, Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and into [any] city of the Samaritans enter ye not:
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