Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 4:30

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 4:30 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 4:30. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Jesus was able to leave safely even though people were angry at him. It shows how God kept him safe and helped him go where he needed to be.

Luke 4:30: But he passing through the midst of them went his way,

Contradiction with Genesis 19:17

This verse shows Lot fleeing while instructed not to look back, whereas Luke 4:30 shows Jesus passing through a crowd with composure, not appearing to flee.

Genesis 19:17: And it came to pass, when they had brought them forth abroad, that he said, Escape for thy life; look not behind thee, neither stay thou in all the plain; escape to the mountain, lest thou be consumed.

Contradiction with Jonah 1:3

Jonah attempts to flee from the presence of the Lord, which contrasts with Jesus confidently walking through the crowd without an appearance of fleeing from danger or duty.

Jonah 1:3: But Jonah rose up to flee unto Tarshish from the presence of the LORD, and went down to Joppa; and he found a ship going to Tarshish: so he paid the fare thereof, and went down into it, to go with them unto Tarshish from the presence of the LORD.

Contradiction with Matthew 27:40

In this verse, people taunt Jesus to save Himself, which contrasts with Luke 4:30 where He escapes danger without confrontation or reliance on others.

Matthew 27:40: And saying, Thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest [it] in three days, save thyself. If thou be the Son of God, come down from the cross.

Contradiction with John 8:59

Jesus hides and escapes a crowd intending to harm Him, but unlike Luke 4:30, this verse implies a need for concealment rather than openly passing through.

John 8:59: Then took they up stones to cast at him: but Jesus hid himself, and went out of the temple, going through the midst of them, and so passed by.

Contradiction with Acts 9:25

Paul's disciples help him escape by lowering him in a basket, showing assistance in escape, unlike Jesus who passes through unnoticed in Luke 4:30.

Acts 9:25: Then the disciples took him by night, and let [him] down by the wall in a basket.
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