Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 1:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 1:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 1:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, many people have written down stories about the things that Jesus did and taught, stories that are very important to Christians. Luke wanted to make sure everyone knew the truth about these stories, so he decided to write them down carefully.

Luke 1:1: Forasmuch as many have taken in hand to set forth in order a declaration of those things which are most surely believed among us,

Contradiction with Proverbs 30:5-6

Luke 1:1 speaks about compiling accounts based on human experience, while Proverbs cautions against adding to God's words.

Proverbs 30:5-6: Every word of God [is] pure: he [is] a shield unto them that put their trust in him. [pure: Heb. purified]

Contradiction with Galatians 1:11-12

Paul emphasizes receiving the Gospel through revelation, which contrasts with the human accounts described in Luke 1:1.

Galatians 1:11-12: But I certify you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached of me is not after man.

Contradiction with John 5:31

Jesus asserts that if He alone bears witness, it is not true, differing from Luke 1:1 that accepts human witnessing.

John 5:31: If I bear witness of myself, my witness is not true.

Contradiction with 2 Peter 1:16

This verse highlights eyewitness accounts of Jesus's majesty, whereas Luke 1:1 begins the narrative of events from human reports.

2 Peter 1:16: For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 2:4-5

Paul's reliance on the Spirit contrasts with Luke's reliance on personal efforts to set forth a narrative.

1 Corinthians 2:4-5: And my speech and my preaching [was] not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power: [enticing: or, persuasible]
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