Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 5:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 5:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 5:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Jesus saw two boats by the lake, and the fishermen had left the boats to clean their nets. This means the fishermen were getting ready for more fishing because cleaning their nets helps catch more fish next time.

Luke 5:2: And saw two ships standing by the lake: but the fishermen were gone out of them, and were washing [their] nets.

Contradiction with John 21:6

John 21:6 describes Jesus instructing the disciples to cast their net on the right side of the ship, resulting in a catch, whereas Luke 5:2 depicts fishermen washing their nets, indicating they were done fishing.

John 21:6: And he said unto them, Cast the net on the right side of the ship, and ye shall find. They cast therefore, and now they were not able to draw it for the multitude of fishes.

Contradiction with Matthew 4:19

Matthew 4:19 portrays Jesus inviting fishermen to become "fishers of men," suggesting an immediate shift in purpose, while Luke 5:2 shows fishermen engaged in routine work, implying they had not yet met Jesus.

Matthew 4:19: And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.

Contradiction with Mark 1:17

Similar to Matthew 4:19, Mark 1:17 involves Jesus calling fishermen to follow Him, suggesting an immediate change, as opposed to Luke 5:2 where they are still fishing.

Mark 1:17: And Jesus said unto them, Come ye after me, and I will make you to become fishers of men.
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