Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 2:46

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 2:46 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 2:46. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Jesus, as a young boy, was wise and eager to learn, so he talked and listened to the teachers in the temple. His parents found him there after searching for three days, showing how much he loved learning about God.

Luke 2:46: And it came to pass, that after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions.

Contradiction with Proverbs 18:2

This verse talks about a fool having no delight in understanding but only expressing his own opinions, contradicting the idea of asking questions to gain understanding.

Proverbs 18:2: A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:19-20

These verses suggest that God will destroy the wisdom of the wise and bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent, which might contradict the pursuit of wisdom shown in Luke 2:46.

1 Corinthians 1:19-20: For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 1:18

Suggests that with much wisdom comes much sorrow, which could seem in contrast to the positive pursuit of wisdom in Luke 2:46.

Ecclesiastes 1:18: For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.

Contradiction with Matthew 11:25

In this verse, Jesus thanks God for hiding things from the wise and prudent, which can be seen as contradictory to seeking understanding among teachers.

Matthew 11:25: At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.
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