Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 2:26

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 2:26 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 2:26. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, a special message from God told a man named Simeon that he would get to see baby Jesus before he died. This was a promise from God that made Simeon very happy because he knew Jesus was very special.

Luke 2:26: And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord's Christ.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 15:50

This verse states that "flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God," while Luke 2:26 implies a revelation of seeing the Lord's Christ before death.

1 Corinthians 15:50: Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption.

Contradiction with Hebrews 9:27

This verse mentions that "it is appointed unto men once to die," whereas Luke 2:26 suggests a promise of experiencing or witnessing something before death.

Hebrews 9:27: And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:

Contradiction with John 3:36

John speaks of believing in the Son for eternal life or else facing God's wrath, whereas Luke 2:26 speaks of a specific revelation before death without mentioning faith or belief.

John 3:36: He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.
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