Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 4:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 4:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 4:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the author of this book, the devil tried to trick Jesus by taking him to a very high point of the temple and telling him to jump off to prove he was God's Son. He wanted Jesus to make a wrong choice, but Jesus didn't listen because he knew it wasn't right.

Luke 4:9: And he brought him to Jerusalem, and set him on a pinnacle of the temple, and said unto him, If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down from hence:

Contradiction with Matthew 4:5

This verse describes the same event but in Matthew's account, offering a near-identical contradiction by presenting the same story differently.

Matthew 4:5: Then the devil taketh him up into the holy city, and setteth him on a pinnacle of the temple,

Contradiction with Psalm 91:12

This verse is part of the scripture Satan quotes, but using scripture for temptation is contrary to its intended purpose of trust and protection.

Psalm 91:12: They shall bear thee up in [their] hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 6:16

This verse advises against putting God to the test, which is the temptation Satan encourages with his challenge.

Deuteronomy 6:16: Ye shall not tempt the LORD your God, as ye tempted [him] in Massah.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 10:9

This verse warns against testing Christ, contradicting the idea of tempting God by expecting Him to act miraculously in response to reckless behavior.

1 Corinthians 10:9: Neither let us tempt Christ, as some of them also tempted, and were destroyed of serpents.

Paradox #1

The contradiction or conflict in Luke 4:9 could be seen in the context of testing or challenging God's protection. The verse involves a situation where testing God's care and provision might contradict the faith and trust one should have in God without needing to demand proof or miracles. It highlights the tension between faith and the desire for tangible evidence.

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