Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 4:43

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 4:43 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 4:43. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Jesus told the people that he needed to go to other towns to share the good news about God's kingdom because that is why he was sent here. He wanted everyone to know about God's love and plan for them.

Luke 4:43: And he said unto them, I must preach the kingdom of God to other cities also: for therefore am I sent.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:5-6

These verses describe Jesus instructing his disciples to go only to the lost sheep of Israel, whereas Luke 4:43 speaks of preaching the kingdom of God to other cities also, suggesting a broader mission.

Matthew 10:5-6: These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded them, saying, Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and into [any] city of the Samaritans enter ye not:

Contradiction with Matthew 15:24

Jesus states that he was sent only to the lost sheep of Israel, in contrast to Luke 4:43, which emphasizes a mission that includes preaching to other cities as well.

Matthew 15:24: But he answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel.

Contradiction with John 7:8

Initially, Jesus tells his brothers he will not go up to the feast, suggesting a withdrawal from public ministry, whereas in Luke 4:43, he emphasizes spreading the message widely.

John 7:8: Go ye up unto this feast: I go not up yet unto this feast; for my time is not yet full come.

Contradiction with Matthew 16:20

Jesus instructs his disciples to tell no one that he is the Christ, appearing to oppose spreading the message further, as mentioned in Luke 4:43.

Matthew 16:20: Then charged he his disciples that they should tell no man that he was Jesus the Christ.

Contradiction with Mark 7:24

Jesus enters a house and desires that no one knows it, which contrasts with the active public ministry implied in Luke 4:43.

Mark 7:24: For a [certain] woman, whose young daughter had an unclean spirit, heard of him, and came and fell at his feet:

Paradox #1

Luke 4:43 may seem inconsistent to some as it emphasizes Jesus's mission to preach the kingdom of God to other cities, which might appear to conflict with the idea of focusing on the needs of the immediate community or followers. This could be seen as a tension between a broad mission and local community care.

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