Contradiction with Job 14:1
Job 14:1 speaks of human life as being "few of days and full of trouble," suggesting vulnerability and challenging the notion of ultimate protection presented in Luke 21:18.
Job 14:1: Man [that is] born of a woman [is] of few days, and full of trouble. [few...: Heb. short of days]
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:2
This verse acknowledges a natural time to be born and a time to die, contrasting with the promise in Luke 21:18 of no harm befalling.
Ecclesiastes 3:2: A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up [that which is] planted; [to be...: Heb. to bear]
Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 11:24-25
Paul recounts suffering physical harm and persecution, which contradicts the assurance of safety in Luke 21:18.
2 Corinthians 11:24-25: Of the Jews five times received I forty [stripes] save one.
Contradiction with Hebrews 9:27
States that it is appointed for men once to die, which contrasts with the implication of physical protection in Luke 21:18.
Hebrews 9:27: And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:
Paradox #1
Some people might see a contradiction because Luke 21:18 talks about protection, yet, in other parts of the Bible, believers face persecution or harm. It can seem inconsistent since believers do encounter challenges or danger despite this assurance. However, many interpret it as spiritual protection rather than physical.
Paradox #2
The contradiction or inconsistency often noted with this verse is that it promises protection or safety, yet other parts of the text or historical accounts of early Christians suggest they faced persecution and harm. Thus, the assurance given in this verse may seem inconsistent with their actual experiences.
Paradox #3
One potential contradiction in this verse could be that it promises protection or safety, which might seem inconsistent with the reality of suffering and harm that people, including believers, often experience in life. This could raise questions about the reliability of such assurances.