Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 4:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 4:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 4:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Jesus was telling the people that the special promise from God they had read about a long time ago was happening right then and there with Him. He was saying that He came to do the important things God promised.

Luke 4:21: And he began to say unto them, This day is this scripture fulfilled in your ears.

Contradiction with Matthew 24:36

This verse emphasizes that no one knows the day or hour of fulfillment, while Luke 4:21 indicates a specific fulfillment of prophecy at that moment.

Matthew 24:36: But of that day and hour knoweth no [man], no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only.

Contradiction with John 7:5

This verse notes that even Jesus' brothers did not believe in Him, contrasting with Luke 4:21's implication of His clear fulfillment of prophecy.

John 7:5: For neither did his brethren believe in him.

Contradiction with Matthew 13:57

This verse highlights that Jesus was not honored in His own country, contradicting the acceptance implied in Luke 4:21.

Matthew 13:57: And they were offended in him. But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not without honour, save in his own country, and in his own house.

Contradiction with Mark 6:3

This verse shows that people were skeptical about Jesus' identity, whereas Luke 4:21 assumes acceptance of His role.

Mark 6:3: Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary, the brother of James, and Joses, and of Juda, and Simon? and are not his sisters here with us? And they were offended at him. [offended: scandalized in, or, by him]
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