Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 24:49

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 24:49 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 24:49. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Jesus tells his friends to wait in the city of Jerusalem because God will give them a special gift of power. This power will help them do amazing things, so they need to stay there until it happens.

Luke 24:49: And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high.

Contradiction with Acts 1:8

This verse promises power after the Holy Spirit comes, not waiting for power as mentioned in Luke 24:49.

Acts 1:8: But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. [power...: or, the power of the Holy Ghost coming upon you]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:27

This verse suggests there is nothing one can truly add to oneself, contradicting the notion of being "endued with power from on high."

Matthew 6:27: Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature?

Contradiction with John 15:5

This verse implies that without Jesus, one can do nothing, contradicting the empowerment through the Holy Spirit indicated in Luke 24:49.

John 15:5: I am the vine, ye [are] the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing. [without me: or, severed from me]

Contradiction with Philippians 4:13

This verse states all things can be done through Christ's strength, differing from the waiting for the Spirit's power in Luke 24:49.

Philippians 4:13: I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

Contradiction with Romans 8:9

Those with the Spirit belong to Christ and already have life, not a state of waiting for power from on high as suggested in Luke 24:49.

Romans 8:9: But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.
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