Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 22:41

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 22:41 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 22:41. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Jesus moved a little bit away from his friends, then he kneeled down to talk to God. He wanted to be alone to pray and share his thoughts and feelings with God.

Luke 22:41: And he was withdrawn from them about a stone's cast, and kneeled down, and prayed,

Contradiction with Matthew 6:6

This verse advises praying in solitude and secret, while Luke 22:41 depicts Jesus praying openly, albeit alone, in the presence of His disciples.

Matthew 6:6: But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.

Contradiction with Luke 18:1

This verse underscores the message of always praying and not losing heart, contradicting the portrayal of Jesus's distress in prayer in Luke 22:41.

Luke 18:1: And he spake a parable unto them [to this end], that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;

Contradiction with Matthew 26:39

In this verse, Jesus expresses a willingness for God's will to be done, contradicting the moment of personal struggle depicted in Luke 22:41.

Matthew 26:39: And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour?

Contradiction with John 17:11

Jesus in this verse speaks of being one with God, which contrasts the human vulnerability shown in His prayer in Luke 22:41.

John 17:11: And now I am no more in the world, but these are in the world, and I come to thee. Holy Father, keep through thine own name those whom thou hast given me, that they may be one, as we [are].

Contradiction with Isaiah 53:7

Isaiah describes the Messiah as being silent before His tormentors, which contrasts with the emotional turmoil Jesus experiences during prayer in Luke 22:41.

Isaiah 53:7: He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth: he is brought as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb, so he openeth not his mouth.

Paradox #1

The moral conflict in this verse might stem from the struggle between human desires and divine will. The verse depicts a moment of personal struggle and surrender, highlighting the challenge of aligning one's personal wishes with a higher purpose or plan. This can illustrate a conflict between individual freedom and obedience to a perceived greater moral directive.

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