Luke 20:40 Contradictions and Paradoxes

According to Luke, after Jesus answered all the tricky questions from the people who were trying to trap Him, they became too afraid to ask Him anything else. They realized that Jesus was very wise and knew more than they did.

Contradiction with Proverbs 26:4

Proverbs advises not to answer a fool according to his folly, while in Luke, Jesus responds to questions despite them being potentially foolish or intended to trap Him.

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

Contradiction with Matthew 7:6

This verse advises against giving what is holy to dogs or casting pearls before swine, implying one should refrain from engaging with those who cannot appreciate it, contrasting with Jesus engaging with questioners in Luke 20.

Matthew 7:6: Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you.

Contradiction with Mark 4:11-12

Here, Jesus speaks of speaking in parables to obscure understanding for some, which contrasts with openly answering questions in Luke 20.

Mark 4:11-12: And he said unto them, Unto you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all [these] things are done in parables:

Contradiction with Titus 3:9

Advises avoiding foolish questions and contentions, whereas in Luke, Jesus is confronted with questions intended to challenge Him.

Titus 3:9: But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.

Contradiction with 2 Timothy 2:23-24

Warns against foolish and ignorant disputes knowing they generate strife, contrasting with Jesus engaging with those who questioned Him.

2 Timothy 2:23-24: But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes.

Contradiction with Proverbs 29:9

Suggests a wise man should not argue with a fool, while Jesus answers questions amidst those who might dispute with Him.

Proverbs 29:9: [If] a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, [there is] no rest.

Contradiction with Matthew 15:14

Advises to let them alone if the blind lead the blind, which contrasts with Jesus addressing those who question Him.

Matthew 15:14: Let them alone: they be blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch.