Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 22:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 22:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 22:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Jesus tells his friends that a man will show them a big upstairs room full of furniture, and that they should prepare everything there. This is where they will have a special dinner together.

Luke 22:12: And he shall shew you a large upper room furnished: there make ready.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5-6

Luke 22:12 involves specific instructions for finding a prepared location, which requires reliance on a clear directive; Proverbs 3:5-6 advises trusting in the Lord rather than leaning on one's understanding, suggesting a reliance on faith instead of detailed instructions.

Proverbs 3:5-6: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:25-26

Luke 22:12 involves planning and preparation for the Passover, whereas Matthew 6:25-26 emphasizes not worrying about provisions, indicating God will provide without the need for specific arrangements.

Matthew 6:25-26: Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?

Contradiction with Acts 7:48

Luke 22:12 speaks of a specific physical location being prepared, while Acts 7:48 states that the Most High does not dwell in houses made by human hands, suggesting a spiritual focus over physical locales.

Acts 7:48: Howbeit the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands; as saith the prophet,

Contradiction with Romans 12:2

Luke 22:12 focuses on conforming to Jesus' directives for finding a place, whereas Romans 12:2 encourages transformation through renewing the mind, which might imply focusing more on spiritual insight than external instructions.

Romans 12:2: And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what [is] that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

Contradiction with John 4:21

Luke 22:12 concerns a particular physical location for worship or gathering, while John 4:21 emphasizes that worship will transcend specific physical locations.

John 4:21: Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, worship the Father.
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