Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 22:40

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 22:40 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 22:40. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Jesus told his friends to pray so they wouldn't do something wrong. He wanted them to ask God for help to make good choices.

Luke 22:40: And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:13

This verse asks not to be led into temptation, whereas Luke 22:40 suggests praying to avoid entering into temptation.

Matthew 6:13: And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.

Contradiction with James 1:13

States God does not tempt anyone, potentially contradicting the need to pray against temptation.

James 1:13: Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: [evil: or, evils]

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