Contradiction with Matthew 6:16
This verse advises not to appear unto men to fast, whereas Luke 5:33 discusses fasting as a public practice of John’s disciples.
Matthew 6:16: Moreover when ye fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may appear unto men to fast. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.
Contradiction with Romans 14:17
This verse states that the kingdom of God is not about eating and drinking, contrasting with the emphasis on fasting in Luke 5:33.
Romans 14:17: For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.
Contradiction with 1 Timothy 4:3
This verse warns against those who command others to abstain from foods, while Luke 5:33 reflects a routine of fasting.
1 Timothy 4:3: Forbidding to marry, [and commanding] to abstain from meats, which God hath created to be received with thanksgiving of them which believe and know the truth.
Contradiction with Colossians 2:16
This verse advises not to let others judge you in matters of food or drink, in contrast to the expectation of fasting in Luke 5:33.
Colossians 2:16: Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath [days]: [in meat...: or, for eating and drinking] [respect: or, part]
Contradiction with Matthew 9:14-15
These verses explain that the time for fasting comes only when the bridegroom is taken away, implying a different context for fasting than in Luke 5:33.
Matthew 9:14-15: Then came to him the disciples of John, saying, Why do we and the Pharisees fast oft, but thy disciples fast not?
Contradiction with Mark 2:18-20
Similar to Matthew 9:14-15, it provides a specific context for fasting contrary to the presumed expectation in Luke 5:33.
Mark 2:18-20: And the disciples of John and of the Pharisees used to fast: and they come and say unto him, Why do the disciples of John and of the Pharisees fast, but thy disciples fast not?
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:1
This verse states there is a time for everything, suggesting that the timing of fasting mentioned in Luke 5:33 may not be necessary at that moment.
Ecclesiastes 3:1: To every [thing there is] a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:
Contradiction with Isaiah 58:3-7
These verses critique the superficial practice of fasting that does not lead to just actions, whereas Luke 5:33 emphasizes fasting as a religious act.
Isaiah 58:3-7: Wherefore have we fasted, [say they], and thou seest not? [wherefore] have we afflicted our soul, and thou takest no knowledge? Behold, in the day of your fast ye find pleasure, and exact all your labours. [labours: or, things wherewith ye grieve others: Heb. griefs]
Paradox #1
The moral conflict in Luke 5:33 could be about the differing practices of fasting between Jesus' disciples and those of John the Baptist and the Pharisees. People may see a contradiction in religious expectations, as fasting was a common practice for devotion. This raises questions on why Jesus' disciples weren't following the same tradition, suggesting tension between old and new forms of religious expression.