Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 22:37

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 22:37 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 22:37. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Jesus is saying that something written long ago needs to happen to him, where people will think he did bad things, even though he didn’t. This is all part of God's plan for what Jesus needs to do.

Luke 22:37: For I say unto you, that this that is written must yet be accomplished in me, And he was reckoned among the transgressors: for the things concerning me have an end.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

This verse advises turning the other cheek, which contrasts with preparation for conflict implied in Luke 22:37.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Contradiction with Matthew 26:52

This verse admonishes against using the sword, contradicting the readiness for battle in Luke 22:37.

Matthew 26:52: Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

This verse talks about beating swords into plowshares, opposing the idea of conflict in Luke 22:37.

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]

Contradiction with Romans 12:17

This verse advises against repaying evil for evil, contradicting the implied preparation for confrontation in Luke 22:37.

Romans 12:17: Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

Contradiction with Proverbs 20:22

This verse advises not to say "I will recompense evil," conflicting with the notion of being armed in Luke 22:37.

Proverbs 20:22: Say not thou, I will recompense evil; [but] wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.

Paradox #1

The contradiction or inconsistency in this verse could be perceived in the context of Jesus' teachings of peace and non-violence. In this verse, there is a suggestion of preparedness for conflict, which may seem inconsistent with the overall message of love, forgiveness, and turning the other cheek. This can be seen as conflicting with the earlier teachings of avoiding violence.

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