Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 4:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 4:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 4:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Jesus went to the place where he grew up, called Nazareth, and like he usually did, he went to the synagogue on the special rest day, called the Sabbath, to read to the people. This shows that Jesus followed the traditions and liked to teach others about God.

Luke 4:16: And he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up: and, as his custom was, he went into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and stood up for to read.

Contradiction with Matthew 12:8

Contradicts as it suggests Jesus is Lord of the Sabbath, not obligated to observe it as others do.

Matthew 12:8: For the Son of man is Lord even of the sabbath day.

Contradiction with Matthew 12:10-12

Contradicts as Jesus heals on the Sabbath, indicating flexibility rather than strict observance.

Matthew 12:10-12: And, behold, there was a man which had [his] hand withered. And they asked him, saying, Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath days? that they might accuse him.

Contradiction with Mark 2:27

Contradicts by emphasizing the Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath, suggesting a different approach.

Mark 2:27: And he said unto them, The sabbath was made for man, and not man for the sabbath:

Contradiction with John 5:16-18

Contradicts as Jesus justifies his work on the Sabbath, conflicting with synagogue attendance implication in Luke 4:16.

John 5:16-18: And therefore did the Jews persecute Jesus, and sought to slay him, because he had done these things on the sabbath day.
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