Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 20:42

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 20:42 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 20:42. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, this verse means that King David was talking about someone important, someone who would be with the LORD in a special place. Christians believe this special person is Jesus, who sits next to God in heaven.

Luke 20:42: And David himself saith in the book of Psalms, The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand,

Contradiction with Psalms 110:1

Luke 20:42 itself references this verse, yet in Psalms, David speaks directly, whereas in Luke, Jesus interprets David's words differently.

Psalms 110:1: [A Psalm of David.] The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool.

Contradiction with Matthew 22:44

Similar scenario as Luke 20:42; Jesus cites the same passage but does so to question why the Messiah would be David's son.

Matthew 22:44: If David then call him Lord, how is he his son?

Contradiction with Mark 12:36

Same citation but the context differs; Jesus uses it to challenge the religious leaders' understanding.

Mark 12:36: For David himself said by the Holy Ghost, The LORD said to my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool.

Contradiction with Acts 2:34

Refers to David not ascending into the heavens, providing a contrast to the interpretation of the Messiah's position.

Acts 2:34: For David is not ascended into the heavens: but he saith himself, The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand,

Paradox #1

One potential contradiction is the question of how Jesus can be both David’s descendant and his Lord. This stems from the claim that the Messiah is a descendant of David, yet the verse implies a superiority or distinct identity of the Messiah over David, raising questions about the nature and lineage of Jesus.

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