Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 21:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 21:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 21:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Jesus is saying that when bad things happen because you believe in Him, it will be a chance to show others how strong your faith is. It's like turning a hard time into a story that shows your trust in God.

Luke 21:13: And it shall turn to you for a testimony.

Contradiction with Proverbs 26:4

Advises to not answer a fool, which suggests not using situations for testimony, contradicting using persecution as testimony in Luke 21:13.

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

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:7

States there is a time to keep silence, contrasting with the idea of speaking for testimony in Luke 21:13.

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

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

Instructs to turn the other cheek instead of defending oneself, contrasting with the idea of using persecution as a testimony in Luke 21:13.

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 John 18:36

Jesus states His kingdom is not of this world, implying earthly testimony or defense is less relevant, contradicting the emphasis on testimony in Luke 21:13.

John 18:36: Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:6

Advises against giving what is holy to dogs or casting pearls before swine, suggesting some situations are not suitable for testimony, which contrasts Luke 21:13.

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.
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