Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 24:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 24:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 24:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, two friends of Jesus were walking to a village named Emmaus, which was not very far from Jerusalem. As they traveled, something special was about to happen on their journey.

Luke 24:13: And, behold, two of them went that same day to a village called Emmaus, which was from Jerusalem [about] threescore furlongs.

Contradiction with Matthew 28:10

Jesus instructs his disciples to go to Galilee, but in Luke 24:13, the event occurs near Jerusalem, not Galilee.

Matthew 28:10: Then said Jesus unto them, Be not afraid: go tell my brethren that they go into Galilee, and there shall they see me.

Contradiction with Acts 1:4

Jesus tells the disciples not to leave Jerusalem, contradicting the idea in Luke 24:13 that they are leaving Jerusalem.

Acts 1:4: And, being assembled together with [them], commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, [saith he], ye have heard of me. [being...: or, eating together]

Contradiction with Mark 16:7

The angel tells the women that the disciples are to meet Jesus in Galilee, which is geographically inconsistent with Luke 24:13 where the event happens near Jerusalem.

Mark 16:7: But go your way, tell his disciples and Peter that he goeth before you into Galilee: there shall ye see him, as he said unto you.
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