Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 4:31

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According to Luke, Jesus went to a town called Capernaum in Galilee and taught the people there on their holy day of rest. He shared important lessons with them during this special time.

Luke 4:31: And came down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee, and taught them on the sabbath days.

Contradiction with Matthew 13:58

Luke 4:31 states Jesus taught with authority in Capernaum, while Matthew 13:58 indicates a lack of mighty works due to unbelief in a nearby town.

Matthew 13:58: And he did not many mighty works there because of their unbelief.

Contradiction with Mark 6:5

Luke 4:31 speaks of Jesus teaching effectively, yet Mark 6:5 notes limitations in His ability to perform miracles in His hometown.

Mark 6:5: And he could there do no mighty work, save that he laid his hands upon a few sick folk, and healed [them].

Contradiction with John 7:5

Luke 4:31 describes Jesus teaching with authority, whereas John 7:5 mentions His own brothers did not believe in Him.

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

Contradiction with Matthew 11:23

Luke 4:31 shows Jesus in Capernaum, but Matthew 11:23 predicts its downfall for not repenting despite His mighty works.

Matthew 11:23: And thou, Capernaum, which art exalted unto heaven, shalt be brought down to hell: for if the mighty works, which have been done in thee, had been done in Sodom, it would have remained until this day.

Contradiction with Luke 4:24

Contradicts Luke 4:31 where Jesus is accepted in Capernaum, while earlier in the same chapter He points out a prophet is not accepted in His own country.

Luke 4:24: And he said, Verily I say unto you, No prophet is accepted in his own country.
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