Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 20:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 20:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 20:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Jesus knew they were trying to trick Him, so He asked them why they were trying to test Him. This shows that Jesus was wise and understood what people were trying to do.

Luke 20:23: But he perceived their craftiness, and said unto them, Why tempt ye me?

Contradiction with Proverbs 26:4

Advises not to answer a fool according to his folly, while Luke 20:23 shows Jesus perceiving craftiness and responding.

Proverbs 26:4: Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.

Contradiction with Proverbs 26:5

Advises to answer a fool according to his folly, contradicting the context of handling deceit in Luke 20:23.

Proverbs 26:5: Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit. [conceit: Heb. eyes]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

Instructs to resist not evil, while Luke 20:23 involves perceiving and responding to cunning.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Contradiction with Proverbs 19:11

Advises discretion to defer anger, yet Luke 20:23 involves confrontation.

Proverbs 19:11: The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and [it is] his glory to pass over a transgression. [discretion: or, prudence]

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:7

Suggests a time to keep silence, contrasting with the active response in Luke 20:23.

Ecclesiastes 3:7: A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;
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