Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 21:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 21:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 21:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Jesus is telling people not to be scared when they hear about wars and fighting because these things have to happen first, but it doesn't mean the world is ending right away. He wants us to stay calm and not worry too much.

Luke 21:9: But when ye shall hear of wars and commotions, be not terrified: for these things must first come to pass; but the end [is] not by and by.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

This verse speaks of peacemakers being blessed, which seems to contradict the anticipation of wars and commotions mentioned in Luke 21:9.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:3

This verse mentions a false sense of peace and safety before sudden destruction, contrasting with Luke 21:9's warning not to be terrified by wars and commotions.

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 Isaiah 2:4

This verse speaks of turning swords into plowshares and nations not learning war anymore, which opposes the idea of ongoing wars in Luke 21:9.

Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]
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