Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 4:39

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 4:39 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 4:39. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Jesus helped a sick woman by telling her fever to go away, and it listened. She was so much better right away that she got up and started helping others.

Luke 4:39: And he stood over her, and rebuked the fever; and it left her: and immediately she arose and ministered unto them.

Contradiction with Mark 6:5

This verse mentions that Jesus could do no mighty work in His hometown except laying hands on a few sick people, suggesting limitations in performing miracles.

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 Matthew 13:58

It states that Jesus did not do many mighty works in Nazareth because of their unbelief, implying that faith was necessary for miracles, contradicting the instant healing in Luke 4:39.

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

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 12:7-9

Paul speaks of a "thorn in the flesh" that was not healed despite prayer, suggesting that not all ailments are divinely healed.

2 Corinthians 12:7-9: And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure.

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 5:23

Paul advises Timothy to use a little wine for his stomach's sake and frequent ailments instead of miraculous healing, suggesting reliance on natural remedies.

1 Timothy 5:23: Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomach's sake and thine often infirmities.

Contradiction with Philippians 2:25-27

Describes Epaphroditus being sick near death, yet there's no mention of miraculous healing, indicating that healing was not always immediate or supernatural.

Philippians 2:25-27: Yet I supposed it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, and companion in labour, and fellowsoldier, but your messenger, and he that ministered to my wants.
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