Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 21:31

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 21:31 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 21:31. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, when you see certain things happening, understand that God's kingdom is very close. It's like seeing signs that Christmas is near when you see decorations and hear carols.

Luke 21:31: So likewise ye, when ye see these things come to pass, know ye that the kingdom of God is nigh at hand.

Contradiction with Matthew 24:36

This verse states that no one knows the day or hour of the end, seemingly contradicting Luke 21:31's implication of knowing the approach by signs.

Matthew 24:36: But of that day and hour knoweth no [man], no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only.

Contradiction with Acts 1:7

Jesus tells his disciples it is not for them to know times or seasons, which appears contrary to Luke 21:31's suggestion of discernible signs for the kingdom's approach.

Acts 1:7: And he said unto them, It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power.

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:2

This verse likens the coming of the day of the Lord to a thief in the night, contradicting the idea in Luke 21:31 that signs make the timing evident.

1 Thessalonians 5:2: For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night.

Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:10

It states the day of the Lord will come unexpectedly, unlike Luke 21:31's portrayal of signs indicating it.

2 Peter 3:10: But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up.
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