Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 1:39

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 1:39 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 1:39. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Mary quickly got ready and traveled to the hill country to visit a town in Judea. She was excited to see someone special there.

Luke 1:39: And Mary arose in those days, and went into the hill country with haste, into a city of Juda;

Contradiction with Matthew 28:10

Jesus instructs his disciples to go to Galilee, whereas Luke 1:39 describes Mary going from Galilee to Judea, showing different directional movements in significant journeys.

Matthew 28:10: Then said Jesus unto them, Be not afraid: go tell my brethren that they go into Galilee, and there shall they see me.

Contradiction with Acts 1:8

The directive for spreading the Gospel is to go from Jerusalem to Judea and Samaria and the Earth's ends, contrasting Mary’s personal and specific journey in Luke 1:39 not serving this evangelical purpose.

Acts 1:8: But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. [power...: or, the power of the Holy Ghost coming upon you]

Contradiction with John 7:3-4

Jesus' brothers suggest he should show himself to Judea, emphasizing public ministry contrasting with Mary's private visit.

John 7:3-4: His brethren therefore said unto him, Depart hence, and go into Judaea, that thy disciples also may see the works that thou doest.

Contradiction with Galatians 1:17

Paul states he did not immediately confer with flesh and blood or go up to Jerusalem, unlike Mary who goes to the hill country to meet Elizabeth.

Galatians 1:17: Neither went I up to Jerusalem to them which were apostles before me; but I went into Arabia, and returned again unto Damascus.
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