Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 2:47

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 2:47 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 2:47. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, people listening to Jesus were very surprised because he was so wise and gave smart answers, even though he was just a child. They were amazed at how much he knew!

Luke 2:47: And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers.

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.
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