Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 1:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 1:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 1:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, he wanted to tell a story because he knew everything about it right from the start. He wrote it down carefully for his friend Theophilus to understand.

Luke 1:3: It seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write unto thee in order, most excellent Theophilus,

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

Luke 1:3 emphasizes understanding and investigating, while this verse advises trusting the Lord without relying on personal understanding.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 8:17

While Luke 1:3 speaks of a confident understanding, this verse suggests that human effort cannot fully understand God's work.

Ecclesiastes 8:17: Then I beheld all the work of God, that a man cannot find out the work that is done under the sun: because though a man labour to seek [it] out, yet he shall not find [it]; yea further; though a wise [man] think to know [it], yet shall he not be able to find [it].

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:25

Luke 1:3 suggests a thorough understanding of events, but this verse highlights the superiority of God's foolishness over human wisdom.

1 Corinthians 1:25: Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.

Contradiction with John 16:12

Luke 1:3 addresses complete understanding, whereas this verse indicates that certain truths cannot be fully comprehended by the disciples at that time.

John 16:12: I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now.

Contradiction with Job 9:10

Luke 1:3 implies a complete and orderly account, yet this verse describes God's works as beyond full understanding and recounting.

Job 9:10: Which doeth great things past finding out; yea, and wonders without number.
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