Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 2:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 2:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 2:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, when the people saw baby Jesus, they got so excited that they went around telling everyone about what they had been told about him. They wanted to share the good news with everyone they met.

Luke 2:17: And when they had seen [it], they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child.

Contradiction with Matthew 28:19

This verse instructs the disciples to go and teach all nations, whereas Luke 2:17 describes the shepherds spreading news only locally after Jesus' birth and not globally proclaiming.

Matthew 28:19: Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: [teach...: or, make disciples, or, Christians of all nations]

Contradiction with Mark 7:36

Jesus commands people not to tell others of his miracles, contrasting with the shepherds freely spreading the news in Luke 2:17.

Mark 7:36: And were beyond measure astonished, saying, He hath done all things well: he maketh both the deaf to hear, and the dumb to speak.

Contradiction with John 2:4

Jesus initially refrains from revealing his power at the wedding, unlike the shepherds' immediate proclamation in Luke 2:17.

John 2:4: Jesus saith unto her, Woman, what have I to do with thee? mine hour is not yet come.

Contradiction with Acts 1:7

Jesus speaks of times not to be known or discussed, differing from the shepherds openly sharing the news in Luke 2:17.

Acts 1:7: And he said unto them, It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power.

Contradiction with Mark 1:44

Jesus instructs a healed man to show himself to the priest, not to others, contrary to the shepherds in Luke 2:17 speaking openly to all.

Mark 1:44: And saith unto him, See thou say nothing to any man: but go thy way, shew thyself to the priest, and offer for thy cleansing those things which Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.
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