Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 4:35

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 4:35 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 4:35. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Jesus told the bad spirit to be quiet and to leave the person alone. The bad spirit left without hurting the person anymore.

Luke 4:35: And Jesus rebuked him, saying, Hold thy peace, and come out of him. And when the devil had thrown him in the midst, he came out of him, and hurt him not.

Contradiction with Matthew 8:29

The demons recognize and acknowledge Jesus' authority, showing fear, which contrasts with Luke 4:35 where the spirit violently resists Jesus without initial fear.

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 Mark 5:7

In this verse, the unclean spirit acknowledges Jesus' divine authority, whereas in Luke 4:35, the unclean spirit challenges Jesus before being rebuked.

Mark 5:7: And cried with a loud voice, and said, What have I to do with thee, Jesus, [thou] Son of the most high God? I adjure thee by God, that thou torment me not.

Contradiction with James 2:19

Demons believe and tremble at the knowledge of God, contrasting with Luke 4:35 where the demon speaks defiantly initially before being subdued by Jesus.

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

Contradiction with Matthew 12:43-45

Here, the unclean spirit goes out and returns with more, implying a persistence after casting out, contrary to Jesus' final command in Luke 4:35 where the spirit is effectively silenced and cast out securely.

Matthew 12:43-45: When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh through dry places, seeking rest, and findeth none.
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