Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 23:40

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 23:40 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 23:40. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, one of the men on the cross next to Jesus told the other man that they should respect God because they were being punished just like Jesus. This means he thought they should be humble and recognize that Jesus was innocent.

Luke 23:40: But the other answering rebuked him, saying, Dost not thou fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation?

Contradiction with Proverbs 19:29

This verse implies judgment and punishment for scorners, whereas Luke 23:40 suggests a rebuke against the mockery and scorn, advocating for fear of God instead of condemnation.

Proverbs 19:29: Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools.

Contradiction with Proverbs 1:26

This verse indicates that God will laugh at calamity and mock those who do not heed wisdom, contrasting with Luke 23:40, which implies the fear and reverence of God even during suffering.

Proverbs 1:26: I also will laugh at your calamity; I will mock when your fear cometh;

Contradiction with Matthew 7:1

Here, it advises not to judge others to avoid being judged, which can contrast with Luke 23:40, where judgment is made upon the other criminal for not fearing God.

Matthew 7:1: Judge not, that ye be not judged.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:17

Suggests that God shall judge the righteous and the wicked in due time, which can contrast with the immediate context of judgment implied by one of the criminals in Luke 23:40.

Ecclesiastes 3:17: I said in mine heart, God shall judge the righteous and the wicked: for [there is] a time there for every purpose and for every work.
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