Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 2:40

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 2:40 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 2:40. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Jesus grew up healthy and strong, becoming very wise, and God was very pleased with him. This means that as Jesus got older, he learned a lot and had a special connection with God.

Luke 2:40: And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.

Contradiction with Matthew 20:28

Jesus came to serve and sacrifice, suggesting growth through mission, not just wisdom and grace.

Matthew 20:28: Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.

Contradiction with Mark 13:32

Jesus doesn’t know the day or hour, implying limitations in knowledge, unlike "filled with wisdom."

Mark 13:32: But of that day and [that] hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels which are in heaven, neither the Son, but the Father.

Contradiction with John 5:19

Jesus can do nothing of himself, implying dependency, contrasting with the notion of wisdom.

John 5:19: Then answered Jesus and said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, The Son can do nothing of himself, but what he seeth the Father do: for what things soever he doeth, these also doeth the Son likewise.

Contradiction with Hebrews 4:15

Jesus was tempted in all things, suggesting human struggle, which may contradict an image of continuous grace.

Hebrews 4:15: For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as [we are, yet] without sin.

Contradiction with Philippians 2:7

Jesus emptied himself, taking a servant's form, possibly contradicting "filled with wisdom."

Philippians 2:7: But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:23

Christ crucified is a stumbling block and foolishness to some, which contrasts with a portrayal of universal wisdom.

1 Corinthians 1:23: But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness;

Contradiction with Luke 2:49-50

Jesus’s parents did not understand his words, which implies a lack of communication or wisdom clarity.

Luke 2:49-50: And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father's business?
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