Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 1:56

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 1:56 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 1:56. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Mary stayed with her cousin Elizabeth for about three months to help and spend time with her. After that time, Mary went back to her own home.

Luke 1:56: And Mary abode with her about three months, and returned to her own house.

Contradiction with Luke 24:49

This verse suggests staying in the city until empowered, differing from dwelling with someone for three months as in Luke 1:56.

Luke 24:49: And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high.

Contradiction with John 2:15

Displays Jesus taking immediate action, contrary to the extended stay in Luke 1:56.

John 2:15: And when he had made a scourge of small cords, he drove them all out of the temple, and the sheep, and the oxen; and poured out the changers' money, and overthrew the tables;

Contradiction with Matthew 10:14

Encourages leaving a place if not welcomed, while Mary stays three months in Luke 1:56 without mentioned conflict.

Matthew 10:14: And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words, when ye depart out of that house or city, shake off the dust of your feet.

Contradiction with Acts 1:4

Instructs waiting in Jerusalem, but Luke 1:56 describes remaining in the hill country instead.

Acts 1:4: And, being assembled together with [them], commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, [saith he], ye have heard of me. [being...: or, eating together]
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