Contradiction with Proverbs 14:15
This verse claims the simple believe every word, suggesting that wisdom from learned questioning doesn't align with amazed reactions to understanding.
Proverbs 14:15: The simple believeth every word: but the prudent [man] looketh well to his going.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:27
This verse speaks about God choosing the foolish to confound the wise, contradicting Luke's portrayal of understanding as admirable.
1 Corinthians 1:27: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 1:18
Asserts that increased wisdom brings sorrow, opposing the positive amazement at Jesus' understanding.
Ecclesiastes 1:18: For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.
Contradiction with Matthew 11:25
Jesus thanks God for hiding things from the wise, which contrasts with amazement at his understanding and answers.
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.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 3:19
Declares worldly wisdom as foolishness to God, at odds with admiration of Jesus' understanding.
1 Corinthians 3:19: For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness.