Contradiction with John 14:27
This verse speaks of peace and comfort given by Jesus, contradicting the fear and trouble the disciples experienced in Luke 24:37.
John 14:27: Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
Contradiction with 2 Timothy 1:7
This verse explains that God has given a spirit of power, love, and a sound mind, contrasting with the spirit of fear shown in Luke 24:37.
2 Timothy 1:7: For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
Contradiction with 1 John 4:18
It mentions that perfect love casts out fear, which contradicts the fear felt by the disciples in Luke 24:37.
1 John 4:18: There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.
Contradiction with Philippians 4:7
This verse talks about the peace of God guarding hearts and minds, unlike the troubled hearts in Luke 24:37.
Philippians 4:7: And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Paradox #1
The contradiction in Luke 24:37 could arise from the difference in the accounts of Jesus' resurrection appearances. In this verse, the disciples are startled and frightened, thinking they see a spirit. However, other Gospel accounts describe the disciples reacting differently during Jesus' appearances, which could seem inconsistent. These differences might result from varying narrative styles or theological focuses of the Gospel writers.
Paradox #2
The contradiction in the verse relates to the appearance of a person who has risen from the dead, as this defies the scientific understanding of death as an irreversible biological process. Science does not support the possibility of returning to life after death.