Contradiction with Matthew 5:17
Jesus states he came to fulfill the law, not abolish it, whereas Luke 2:22 involves following the law's customary sacrifices.
Matthew 5:17: Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.
Contradiction with Romans 10:4
Paul asserts that Christ is the end of the law for righteousness, conflicting with adherence to the law seen in Luke 2:22.
Romans 10:4: For Christ [is] the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth.
Contradiction with Galatians 3:24-25
The law is described as a schoolmaster leading to Christ, but Luke 2:22 depicts observance of it after Christ's birth.
Galatians 3:24-25: Wherefore the law was our schoolmaster [to bring us] unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith.
Contradiction with Hebrews 8:13
Declares the old covenant as obsolete, differing from the practice of the law noted in Luke 2:22.
Hebrews 8:13: In that he saith, A new [covenant], he hath made the first old. Now that which decayeth and waxeth old [is] ready to vanish away.
Contradiction with Colossians 2:14
Paul teaches the law was nailed to the cross, contradicting the observance of purification and sacrifice in Luke 2:22.
Colossians 2:14: Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross;
Paradox #1
The contradiction in this verse concerns the description of purification rites following childbirth. It suggests both Mary and Jesus needed purification according to Jewish law, but typically Jewish law only prescribes purification for the mother after childbirth, not the child. This has led to discussions about whether the text was misinterpreted or if different traditions were being followed.
Paradox #2
The contradiction in "Luke 2:22" relates to the purification period described in Jewish law, which is set at 40 days for a male child and 80 days for a female child. Some people point out inconsistencies with how these time periods align with the events surrounding Jesus' presentation at the temple. However, this may also be due to differing interpretations or translations.