Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 24:47

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 24:47 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 24:47. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Jesus wants everyone to know they should say sorry for their bad choices and be forgiven. This message should be shared everywhere, starting from Jerusalem.

Luke 24:47: And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:5-6

Jesus instructs his disciples to go only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel, not to the Gentiles, which contrasts with the universal message of repentance and remission of sins to all nations in Luke 24:47.

Matthew 10:5-6: These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded them, saying, Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and into [any] city of the Samaritans enter ye not:

Contradiction with Matthew 15:24

Jesus states he was sent only to the lost sheep of Israel, in contrast to the universal outreach suggested in Luke 24:47.

Matthew 15:24: But he answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel.

Contradiction with John 4:22

Salvation is said to be of the Jews, emphasizing a focus on the Jewish people contrary to the message to all nations in Luke 24:47.

John 4:22: Ye worship ye know not what: we know what we worship: for salvation is of the Jews.

Contradiction with Matthew 15:26

Jesus likens giving the children's bread to dogs when a Gentile woman requests help, suggesting a priority for Jews over Gentiles, which conflicts with the inclusive mission in Luke 24:47.

Matthew 15:26: But he answered and said, It is not meet to take the children's bread, and to cast [it] to dogs.

Paradox #1

The contradiction or inconsistency might be regarding differing accounts of Jesus' resurrection appearances and instructions in the Gospels. In some accounts, the details about what Jesus told his disciples to preach, and where, may vary. This can lead to questions about the consistency of the message or the historical accuracy of the events described.

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