Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 21:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 21:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 21:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, this verse means that many people gave a lot of money because they were rich, but a poor lady gave very little because that's all she had. Jesus thinks the lady gave more because she gave everything she had, showing her big heart.

Luke 21:4: For all these have of their abundance cast in unto the offerings of God: but she of her penury hath cast in all the living that she had.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:3

This verse teaches that giving should be done in secret, without outward show, whereas Luke 21:4 describes a public act of giving.

Matthew 6:3: But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth:

Contradiction with Proverbs 28:27

This verse assures blessing to those who give to the poor, whereas Luke 21:4 highlights the widow's poverty despite her generous giving.

Proverbs 28:27: He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7

This verse emphasizes that God looks at the heart rather than outward appearances, whereas Luke 21:4 seems to focus on the act of giving.

1 Samuel 16:7: But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for [the LORD seeth] not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. [outward...: Heb. eyes]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:19-21

This passage advises storing up treasures in heaven rather than on earth, while Luke 21:4 focuses on a physical act of giving all she had.

Matthew 6:19-21: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 5:10

This verse suggests that wealth does not satisfy, yet Luke 21:4 describes the widow giving all despite her poverty.

Ecclesiastes 5:10: He that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with silver; nor he that loveth abundance with increase: this [is] also vanity.

Paradox #1

The contradiction in that verse could revolve around the idea of judging generosity by the size of the gift versus the sacrifice it represents. Some might see a conflict in valuing a small but sacrificial gift over a large but less sacrificial one, as it may challenge common views of fairness or measurement of generosity.

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