Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 22:46

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 22:46 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 22:46. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Jesus is telling his friends to wake up and talk to God so they don't get tempted to do something wrong. It's like when your parents remind you to ask for help when you're about to make a bad choice.

Luke 22:46: And said unto them, Why sleep ye? rise and pray, lest ye enter into temptation.

Contradiction with Proverbs 6:9

Contradiction: While Luke 22:46 urges wakefulness, Proverbs 6:9 critiques laziness, not directly related to wakefulness during a crisis.

Proverbs 6:9: How long wilt thou sleep, O sluggard? when wilt thou arise out of thy sleep?

Contradiction with Mark 14:37

Contradiction: Similar to Luke 22:46, yet demonstrates a recurring failure of vigilance rather than a contradiction.

Mark 14:37: And he cometh, and findeth them sleeping, and saith unto Peter, Simon, sleepest thou? couldest not thou watch one hour?

Contradiction with Matthew 26:40

Contradiction: It parallels Luke 22:46, indicating multiple instances of sleeping apostles but not a true contradiction.

Matthew 26:40: Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed [is] willing, but the flesh [is] weak.

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:6

Contradiction: It contrasts Luke 22:46 in that it encourages general spiritual alertness rather than situational watchfulness.

1 Thessalonians 5:6: Therefore let us not sleep, as [do] others; but let us watch and be sober.
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