Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 6:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 6:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 6:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Jesus is saying that people who are feeling sad or hungry now will be happy and full later. He promises that things will get better for them, and they will have joy and everything they need.

Luke 6:21: Blessed [are ye] that hunger now: for ye shall be filled. Blessed [are ye] that weep now: for ye shall laugh.

Contradiction with Proverbs 13:25

This verse mentions that the righteous eats to the satisfying of his soul, which could contradict the idea of being blessed when hungry.

Proverbs 13:25: The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul: but the belly of the wicked shall want.

Contradiction with Matthew 23:14

This verse speaks against religious leaders who devour widows' houses, contrasting a blessing with the idea of causing hunger.

Matthew 23:14: Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye devour widows' houses, and for a pretence make long prayer: therefore ye shall receive the greater damnation.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:4

This verse discusses a time to weep and a time to laugh, potentially contradicting the blessing of those who weep now.

Ecclesiastes 3:4: A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;

Contradiction with Proverbs 14:13

This verse indicates that even in laughter the heart may ache, contrasting the positive outcome of those currently weeping.

Proverbs 14:13: Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth [is] heaviness.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 10:19

This verse states that a feast is made for laughter and wine makes merry, which can contradict the notion of being blessed while weeping or hungry.

Ecclesiastes 10:19: A feast is made for laughter, and wine maketh merry: but money answereth all [things]. [maketh...: Heb. maketh glad the life]

Paradox #1

The contradiction or conflict might arise if one believes that happiness and fulfillment should only come from material wealth or present comfort. Luke 6:21 suggests that future fulfillment may come from currently lacking those things, which might seem inconsistent with the idea of immediate gratification or that prosperity is a sign of well-being.

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