Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 2:31

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 2:31 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 2:31. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, this means God made something special for everyone to see. It's like when you make a surprise party and want everyone to know and come.

Luke 2:31: Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people;

Contradiction with Matthew 15:24

Jesus states He was sent only to the lost sheep of Israel, whereas Luke 2:31 refers to salvation prepared for all people.

Matthew 15:24: But he answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel.

Contradiction with Amos 3:2

God speaks of knowing only Israel among all families of the earth, contrasting the universality of salvation in Luke 2:31.

Amos 3:2: You only have I known of all the families of the earth: therefore I will punish you for all your iniquities. [punish: Heb. visit upon]

Contradiction with Matthew 10:5-6

Jesus commands His disciples to go only to the lost sheep of Israel, contradicting the message of salvation for all people in Luke 2:31.

Matthew 10:5-6: These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded them, saying, Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and into [any] city of the Samaritans enter ye not:

Contradiction with Isaiah 45:4

God chooses Israel specifically, which contrasts with the inclusivity of Luke 2:31, indicating salvation for all.

Isaiah 45:4: For Jacob my servant's sake, and Israel mine elect, I have even called thee by thy name: I have surnamed thee, though thou hast not known me.
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