Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 4:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 4:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 4:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the people were amazed and surprised by the kind and wise words that Jesus spoke. They couldn't believe it because they knew him as just the son of Joseph, a regular man.

Luke 4:22: And all bare him witness, and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth. And they said, Is not this Joseph's son?

Contradiction with Mark 6:3

In this verse, people question Jesus' authority and wisdom, referring to Him as the carpenter, and expressing offense at Him.

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]

Contradiction with John 1:46

Here, Nathaniel expresses skepticism about anything good coming from Nazareth, which contrasts with the positive reaction in Luke 4:22.

John 1:46: And Nathanael said unto him, Can there any good thing come out of Nazareth? Philip saith unto him, Come and see.

Contradiction with Matthew 11:6

Jesus Himself acknowledges that some might be offended in Him, differing from the universal admiration described in Luke 4:22.

Matthew 11:6: And blessed is [he], whosoever shall not be offended in me.

Contradiction with John 7:5

This verse notes that even Jesus' own brothers did not believe in Him, which conflicts with the favorable reception in Luke 4:22.

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