Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 4:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 4:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 4:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Jesus came to tell people about a special time when God would help everyone be free and happy. This time is a good and loving gift from God for everyone.

Luke 4:19: To preach the acceptable year of the Lord.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:34

This verse speaks of bringing a sword rather than peace, contradictory to the proclamation of God's favor and redemption in Luke 4:19.

Matthew 10:34: Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.

Contradiction with Exodus 15:3

This verse describes the Lord as a man of war, contrasting the message of the Lord’s favor and peace to all in Luke 4:19.

Exodus 15:3: The LORD [is] a man of war: the LORD [is] his name.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 18:11

It speaks about God planning evil against people, contradicting the message of good news and freedom described in Luke 4:19.

Jeremiah 18:11: Now therefore go to, speak to the men of Judah, and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem, saying, Thus saith the LORD; Behold, I frame evil against you, and devise a device against you: return ye now every one from his evil way, and make your ways and your doings good.

Contradiction with Revelation 6:4

This verse depicts a rider taking peace from the earth, which opposes the favorable and peaceful time proclaimed in Luke 4:19.

Revelation 6:4: And there went out another horse [that was] red: and [power] was given to him that sat thereon to take peace from the earth, and that they should kill one another: and there was given unto him a great sword.

Contradiction with Isaiah 61:2

While it is closely related to Luke 4:19, it also speaks of the day of vengeance of God, which contrasts with the favor and grace emphasized in Luke 4:19.

Isaiah 61:2: To proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all that mourn;
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