Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 21:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 21:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 21:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Jesus was listening to people talk about how beautiful the temple was with its pretty stones and gifts. But Jesus wanted them to know that looking good on the outside isn’t the most important thing.

Luke 21:5: And as some spake of the temple, how it was adorned with goodly stones and gifts, he said,

Contradiction with Mark 13:1

Contradicts with Luke 21:5 as it omits the mention of "some" speaking of the temple, whereas Luke explicitly notes it.

Mark 13:1: And as he went out of the temple, one of his disciples saith unto him, Master, see what manner of stones and what buildings [are here]!

Contradiction with Matthew 24:1

This verse describes Jesus departing from the temple, while in Luke 21:5, His discussion about the temple occurs as some spoke of it.

Matthew 24:1: And Jesus went out, and departed from the temple: and his disciples came to [him] for to shew him the buildings of the temple.

Contradiction with John 2:19

In this verse, Jesus speaks of raising the temple in three days, implying a different kind of destruction and construction, contrasting Luke 21:5's focus on adornment.

John 2:19: Jesus answered and said unto them, Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.
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