Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 5:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 5:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 5:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the men left everything behind when they saw how special Jesus was and decided to go with him. They knew that following Jesus was the most important thing they could do.

Luke 5:11: And when they had brought their ships to land, they forsook all, and followed him.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:21

While Luke 5:11 shows the disciples leaving everything to follow Jesus, Matthew 7:21 implies that not everyone who calls Jesus 'Lord' will enter the kingdom of heaven, suggesting that just following isn't enough without doing the will of God.

Matthew 7:21: Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.

Contradiction with Luke 9:62

In Luke 5:11, the disciples are praised for leaving everything behind, yet Luke 9:62 suggests looking back after committing to follow the kingdom of God is not fit.

Luke 9:62: And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.

Contradiction with Matthew 13:22

Luke 5:11 depicts the disciples leaving their possessions, but Matthew 13:22 indicates possessions can choke the word, conflicting with the idea they could easily leave them.

Matthew 13:22: He also that received seed among the thorns is he that heareth the word; and the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and he becometh unfruitful.

Contradiction with Mark 10:31

This verse suggests that many who are first will be last and the last first, contradicting the seemingly immediate and praiseworthy actions of the disciples in Luke 5:11.

Mark 10:31: But many [that are] first shall be last; and the last first.

Contradiction with John 6:66

Here, many disciples turn back rather than follow Jesus, which contrasts with the unwavering commitment shown in Luke 5:11.

John 6:66: From that [time] many of his disciples went back, and walked no more with him.

Paradox #1

The contradiction might be seen in the idea of leaving everything behind to follow a spiritual leader. This could be in conflict with responsibilities to family, community, or personal commitments. Some might argue that abandoning these duties is morally questionable.

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