Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 21:26

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 21:26 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 21:26. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, people will be very scared because of things happening around them, and even the skies will seem different and frightening. This means big changes are coming that might make everyone feel worried.

Luke 21:26: Men's hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken.

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:3

Contrary to the fear and foreboding of Luke 21:26, this verse speaks of sudden destruction coming unexpectedly when people are saying "Peace and safety."

1 Thessalonians 5:3: For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:34

While Luke 21:26 discusses fear of future events, this verse advises not to worry about tomorrow as each day has enough trouble of its own.

Matthew 6:34: Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day [is] the evil thereof.

Contradiction with Philippians 4:6-7

This verse contradicts the fear of Luke 21:26 by urging believers to be anxious for nothing and to experience the peace of God.

Philippians 4:6-7: Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

Contradiction with 2 Timothy 1:7

This verse states God hasn't given a spirit of fear, in contrast to the fear and expectation of things coming mentioned in Luke 21:26.

2 Timothy 1:7: For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

Encouraging fearlessness and assurance with God's presence, this contradicts the distress and fear depicted in Luke 21:26.

Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
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