Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 24:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 24:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 24:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Cleopas was surprised that the traveler, who was actually Jesus but they didn't recognize him, didn’t know about everything that had happened in Jerusalem recently. He asked if the traveler was the only person who hadn’t heard the news.

Luke 24:18: And the one of them, whose name was Cleopas, answering said unto him, Art thou only a stranger in Jerusalem, and hast not known the things which are come to pass there in these days?

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

This verse emphasizes trusting in the Lord and not leaning on one's own understanding, while Luke 24:18 depicts Cleopas questioning and relying on his own knowledge and understanding of recent events.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9

These verses highlight that God's ways and thoughts are higher than human understanding, in contrast to Cleopas's failure to realize the significance of the events he was discussing.

Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with John 14:26

This verse indicates that the Holy Spirit will teach and remind believers of all things, which contradicts Cleopas's apparent lack of awareness and insight into the events concerning Jesus.

John 14:26: But the Comforter, [which is] the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 2:14

This verse points out that spiritual matters are not discernible to the natural man, while Cleopas, unperceptive to the spiritual nature of the events, questions Jesus.

1 Corinthians 2:14: But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know [them], because they are spiritually discerned.

Contradiction with Matthew 16:17

Jesus explains that spiritual revelation comes from God, contrasting with Cleopas's lack of recognition, which is rooted in human understanding.

Matthew 16:17: And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed [it] unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven.
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