Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 5:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 5:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 5:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Jesus told Simon to go out into deeper water and put down the fishing nets to catch some fish. Jesus wanted to show Simon something special and teach him to trust and believe.

Luke 5:4: Now when he had left speaking, he said unto Simon, Launch out into the deep, and let down your nets for a draught.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:31-32

Luke 5:4 encourages trust in Jesus' command for provision, while Matthew 6:31-32 emphasizes reliance on God for daily needs without worry.

Matthew 6:31-32: Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5-6

Luke 5:4 suggests taking action based on Jesus' specific instruction, while Proverbs 3:5-6 advises relying on the Lord entirely and cautions against leaning on one's own understanding or specific directives.

Proverbs 3:5-6: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with James 4:13-14

Luke 5:4 involves a direct instruction to take a specific course of action, whereas James 4:13-14 warns against planning actions without consideration of God's will.

James 4:13-14: Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain:

Contradiction with Matthew 14:28-31

In Luke 5:4, the disciples follow Jesus’ instruction with successful results, while in Matthew 14:28-31, Peter initially succeeds but then falters when attempting to follow Jesus without full faith.

Matthew 14:28-31: And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water.

Contradiction with Philippians 4:6

Luke 5:4 involves acting on Jesus' instruction without prior prayer, whereas Philippians 4:6 advises presenting requests to God in prayer before taking action.

Philippians 4:6: Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
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