Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 4:33

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 4:33 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 4:33. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Jesus met a man in a church who had a bad spirit inside him. The bad spirit shouted loudly because it was scared of Jesus.

Luke 4:33: And in the synagogue there was a man, which had a spirit of an unclean devil, and cried out with a loud voice,

Contradiction with James 2:19

James states that even the devils believe in God and tremble, contrasting with the demon in Luke 4:33 who openly confronts Jesus.

James 2:19: Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble.

Contradiction with 1 John 4:4

This verse emphasizes believers' victory over evil spirits through God within them, unlike in Luke 4:33 where the spirit is not yet overcome.

1 John 4:4: Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.

Contradiction with Matthew 8:29

Here the devils recognize Jesus and fear torment, contrary to the spirit's bold interruption in Luke 4:33.

Matthew 8:29: And, behold, they cried out, saying, What have we to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of God? art thou come hither to torment us before the time?

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 11:14-15

These verses caution against deceitful spirits posing as righteous, whereas in Luke 4:33, the spirit is openly malicious.

2 Corinthians 11:14-15: And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light.

Contradiction with Matthew 12:45

This verse describes a spirit finding rest in returning, but in Luke 4:33 the spirit seems restless and aggressive.

Matthew 12:45: Then goeth he, and taketh with himself seven other spirits more wicked than himself, and they enter in and dwell there: and the last [state] of that man is worse than the first. Even so shall it be also unto this wicked generation.
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