Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 2:19

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According to Luke, Mary remembered everything that had happened and thought about it in her heart. She treasured these moments and thought about what they meant.

Luke 2:19: But Mary kept all these things, and pondered [them] in her heart.

Contradiction with Matthew 9:4

Jesus directly challenges people's thoughts, unlike Mary who silently ponders in her heart.

Matthew 9:4: And Jesus knowing their thoughts said, Wherefore think ye evil in your hearts?

Contradiction with Mark 3:5

Jesus openly displays anger and grieves, while Mary keeps her feelings to herself.

Mark 3:5: And when he had looked round about on them with anger, being grieved for the hardness of their hearts, he saith unto the man, Stretch forth thine hand. And he stretched [it] out: and his hand was restored whole as the other. [hardness: or, blindness]

Contradiction with John 7:5

Even Jesus's own brothers did not believe in him, contrasting Mary's contemplation and belief.

John 7:5: For neither did his brethren believe in him.

Contradiction with Matthew 16:20

Jesus charges his disciples to tell no one He is the Christ, opposite to Mary silently pondering His identity.

Matthew 16:20: Then charged he his disciples that they should tell no man that he was Jesus the Christ.

Contradiction with Mark 9:19

Jesus openly expresses frustration at unbelief, unlike Mary's quiet meditation.

Mark 9:19: He answereth him, and saith, O faithless generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I suffer you? bring him unto me.

Contradiction with John 2:4

Jesus addresses His mother directly, which contrasts with Mary's silent reflection.

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