Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 5:5

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

According to Luke, Simon was tired after fishing all night without catching anything, but he trusted Jesus and tried again because Jesus told him to. This shows how having faith in Jesus can lead to good things, even when things seem hard.

Luke 5:5: And Simon answering said unto him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

Trusting in the Lord with all your heart contrasts with expressing doubt or reluctance as Peter initially did before obeying Jesus' command in Luke 5:5.

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

Contradiction with Matthew 14:31

Jesus reprimanding Peter for his lack of faith when he began to sink while walking on water contradicts the implication of initial doubt in Luke 5:5.

Matthew 14:31: And immediately Jesus stretched forth [his] hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?

Contradiction with John 6:68

Peter's affirmation that Jesus has the words of eternal life contrasts with the momentary hesitation before following Jesus' instruction in Luke 5:5.

John 6:68: Then Simon Peter answered him, Lord, to whom shall we go? thou hast the words of eternal life.

Contradiction with James 1:6

Encouraging unwavering faith contrasts with any initial doubt implied in Peter's reaction in Luke 5:5.

James 1:6: But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.
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