Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 5:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 5:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 5:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Simon Peter and his friends were amazed because they caught so many fish at once. It was like a special surprise from God to show them that anything is possible with faith.

Luke 5:9: For he was astonished, and all that were with him, at the draught of the fishes which they had taken:

Contradiction with Matthew 17:20

This verse states that with faith as small as a mustard seed, nothing will be impossible, which contrasts with the astonishment and lack of understanding in Luke 5:9 despite witnessing a miracle.

Matthew 17:20: And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.

Contradiction with John 20:29

Highlights the blessing of belief without seeing, contradicting the amazement in Luke 5:9 resulting from witnessing the miraculous catch.

John 20:29: Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed [are] they that have not seen, and [yet] have believed.

Contradiction with Mark 6:52

Discusses the disciples' lack of understanding about miracles due to hardened hearts, contrasting the astonishment in Luke 5:9 with the failure to understand the significance of miracles.

Mark 6:52: For they considered not [the miracle] of the loaves: for their heart was hardened.

Contradiction with Matthew 13:58

Indicates that Jesus did not do many miracles in his hometown due to their unbelief, whereas Luke 5:9 shows amazement at a miracle, highlighting their surprise despite witnessing it.

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