Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 1:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 1:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 1:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, lots of people were outside praying while a special smell from burning incense was going up to God inside. The people believed their prayers were reaching God along with the incense.

Luke 1:10: And the whole multitude of the people were praying without at the time of incense.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 5:1

Ecclesiastes warns against being hasty in worship, implying quiet and consideration, contrasting with a large praying multitude.

Ecclesiastes 5:1: Keep thy foot when thou goest to the house of God, and be more ready to hear, than to give the sacrifice of fools: for they consider not that they do evil.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:5

Criticizes public prayer for show, which contrasts with the public nature of the multitude in Luke.

Matthew 6:5: And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites [are]: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:40

Emphasizes order, while a multitude could imply chaos.

1 Corinthians 14:40: Let all things be done decently and in order.

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 2:8

Encourages men to pray everywhere, suggesting individuality rather than a multitude limited to one place.

1 Timothy 2:8: I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.
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