Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 1:45

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 1:45 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 1:45. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the author of the book, a woman is happy and blessed because she believed what God promised her. God will make sure the good things He said will happen.

Luke 1:45: And blessed [is] she that believed: for there shall be a performance of those things which were told her from the Lord. [that...: or, which believed that there]

Contradiction with Genesis 18:12

Sarah laughed in disbelief upon hearing the promise of a child in her old age, showing doubt rather than belief.

Genesis 18:12: Therefore Sarah laughed within herself, saying, After I am waxed old shall I have pleasure, my lord being old also?

Contradiction with Numbers 11:21-23

Moses questioned God's ability to provide meat, indicating disbelief in God's promises.

Numbers 11:21-23: And Moses said, The people, among whom I [am], [are] six hundred thousand footmen; and thou hast said, I will give them flesh, that they may eat a whole month.

Contradiction with Matthew 17:20

Jesus points out the disciples' lack of faith, contrasting with the blessed belief mentioned in Luke 1:45.

Matthew 17:20: And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.

Contradiction with Mark 16:14

Jesus reproaches the disciples for their unbelief and hardness of heart despite witnesses, contradicting the blessed belief.

Mark 16:14: Afterward he appeared unto the eleven as they sat at meat, and upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they believed not them which had seen him after he was risen. [at meat: or, together]

Contradiction with John 20:25

Thomas expressed doubt about Jesus’ resurrection until he saw evidence, contrasting with believing without seeing.

John 20:25: The other disciples therefore said unto him, We have seen the Lord. But he said unto them, Except I shall see in his hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the print of the nails, and thrust my hand into his side, I will not believe.
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