Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 21:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 21:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 21:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Jesus tells his friends that he will help them know what to say, giving them special wisdom and words. This way, nobody who disagrees with them will be able to argue or win against them.

Luke 21:15: For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist.

Contradiction with Exodus 4:10

Moses claims he is not eloquent and is slow of speech, whereas Luke 21:15 promises believers a mouth and wisdom that adversaries cannot resist.

Exodus 4:10: And Moses said unto the LORD, O my Lord, I [am] not eloquent, neither heretofore, nor since thou hast spoken unto thy servant: but I [am] slow of speech, and of a slow tongue. [eloquent: Heb. a man of words] [heretofore: Heb. since yesterday, nor since the third day]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 1:6

Jeremiah expresses his inability to speak, citing youth, in contrast to the assurance given in Luke 21:15 of words and wisdom provided by God.

Jeremiah 1:6: Then said I, Ah, Lord GOD! behold, I cannot speak: for I [am] a child.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 2:1-4

Paul speaks of not using persuasive words of human wisdom, while Luke 21:15 suggests that believers will have words of wisdom.

1 Corinthians 2:1-4: And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God.

Contradiction with Exodus 6:12

Moses again doubts his ability to speak effectively to Pharaoh due to his inadequate speech, contradicting the promise in Luke 21:15.

Exodus 6:12: And Moses spake before the LORD, saying, Behold, the children of Israel have not hearkened unto me; how then shall Pharaoh hear me, who [am] of uncircumcised lips?

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:17

Paul emphasizes preaching the gospel not with eloquence, contrary to Luke 21:15 which assures that believers will be given eloquent words.

1 Corinthians 1:17: For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect. [words: or, speech]

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 10:10

Paul's letters are described as “weighty and powerful,” but his bodily presence as “weak,” differing from Luke 21:15's promise of compelling speech.

2 Corinthians 10:10: For [his] letters, say they, [are] weighty and powerful; but [his] bodily presence [is] weak, and [his] speech contemptible. [say they: Gr. saith he]

Paradox #1

The contradiction could be that it implies wisdom and words will be given directly by a higher power, yet people are expected to use their own judgment and reasoning to handle situations. This could conflict with the idea of personal responsibility and developing one's own understanding.

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