Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 5:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 5:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 5:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Jesus was teaching in a house, and many important teachers and leaders came from all around to listen. God's power was there with Jesus to make sick people better.

Luke 5:17: And it came to pass on a certain day, as he was teaching, that there were Pharisees and doctors of the law sitting by, which were come out of every town of Galilee, and Judaea, and Jerusalem: and the power of the Lord was [present] to heal them.

Contradiction with Matthew 13:58

This verse states that Jesus did not do many mighty works because of their unbelief, while Luke 5:17 indicates the power of the Lord was present to heal them.

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

Contradiction with Mark 6:5

It mentions that Jesus could do no mighty work except healing a few sick people, contrasting with the presence of healing power in Luke 5:17.

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 John 5:19

Jesus states he can do nothing by himself but only what he sees the Father do, whereas Luke 5:17 implies autonomous healing power was present with him.

John 5:19: Then answered Jesus and said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, The Son can do nothing of himself, but what he seeth the Father do: for what things soever he doeth, these also doeth the Son likewise.

Contradiction with Matthew 9:24-25

Here, Jesus sends out the crowd before performing a miracle, showing the need for a certain environment, while Luke 5:17 suggests the power was readily available.

Matthew 9:24-25: He said unto them, Give place: for the maid is not dead, but sleepeth. And they laughed him to scorn.

Contradiction with Mark 8:12

Jesus sighs deeply, reflecting reluctance to perform signs, contrasting with the mentioned power to heal in Luke 5:17.

Mark 8:12: And he left them, and entering into the ship again departed to the other side.
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