Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 2:37

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 2:37 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 2:37. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Anna was an old lady who never left the church and loved God very much. She prayed and fasted all the time to serve Him.

Luke 2:37: And she [was] a widow of about fourscore and four years, which departed not from the temple, but served [God] with fastings and prayers night and day.

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 5:14

This verse encourages young women to marry, bear children, and guide the house, which contrasts with the life of fasting and prayer Anna led.

1 Timothy 5:14: I will therefore that the younger women marry, bear children, guide the house, give none occasion to the adversary to speak reproachfully. [to speak...: Gr. for their railing]
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