Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 20:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 20:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 20:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the people believed that John was a messenger from God, so the leaders were afraid to say that his authority came from people. They thought everyone might get upset and throw stones at them if they did.

Luke 20:6: But and if we say, Of men; all the people will stone us: for they be persuaded that John was a prophet.

Contradiction with Proverbs 29:25

Contradicts Luke 20:6 by stating that fear of man brings a snare, while Luke 20:6 shows concern over people's reaction.

Proverbs 29:25: The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe. [safe: Heb. set on high]

Contradiction with Matthew 10:28

Emphasizes fearing God rather than people, while Luke 20:6 mentions fear of violence from people.

Matthew 10:28: And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.

Contradiction with Acts 5:29

Highlights obeying God over man, which differs from considering man's reaction in Luke 20:6.

Acts 5:29: Then Peter and the [other] apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.

Contradiction with John 12:43

Suggests preferring the praise of God over man, contrasting the concern for people's violence in Luke 20:6.

John 12:43: For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.

Contradiction with Galatians 1:10

Points out the conflict in seeking approval from people rather than God, which correlates with the fear in Luke 20:6.

Galatians 1:10: For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ.
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