Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 20:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 20:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 20:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Jesus did not tell the people who asked Him where He got His power from because they would not answer His question. Jesus wanted to show that some people were not really interested in understanding the truth.

Luke 20:8: And Jesus said unto them, Neither tell I you by what authority I do these things.

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:9

Proverbs advises discussing matters privately rather than avoiding an answer, as Jesus did with the elders by not telling them by what authority he does his works.

Proverbs 25:9: Debate thy cause with thy neighbour [himself]; and discover not a secret to another: [a secret...: or, the secret of]

Contradiction with Proverbs 11:13

This verse promotes revealing truth rather than hiding it; Luke 20:8 shows Jesus withholding information.

Proverbs 11:13: A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter. [A talebearer: Heb. He that walketh, being a talebearer]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:37

Encourages clear communication ("Yes, yes" or "No, no"), in contrast to Jesus avoiding a direct answer in Luke 20:8.

Matthew 5:37: But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:16

Emphasizes giving an answer with meekness and fear, contrasting with Jesus refusing to answer the elders' question.

1 Peter 3:16: Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ.

Contradiction with James 5:12

Advises against swearing oaths and promotes straightforward answers, in contrast to Jesus' response of not answering directly.

James 5:12: But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other oath: but let your yea be yea; and [your] nay, nay; lest ye fall into condemnation.
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