Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 6:32

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 6:32 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 6:32. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Jesus is telling us that it’s easy to be nice to people who are nice to us first, and that even people who do bad things can do that. But He wants us to be kind and loving even to those who aren’t kind to us, because that’s what makes us truly good and special.

Luke 6:32: For if ye love them which love you, what thank have ye? for sinners also love those that love them.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:46

This verse suggests that loving those who love you is not unique or commendable, which aligns with Luke 6:32 rather than contradicts it.

Matthew 5:46: For if ye love them which love you, what reward have ye? do not even the publicans the same?

Contradiction with Romans 12:20

Encourages a proactive love even towards enemies, which extends beyond merely loving those who love you but doesn't directly contradict Luke 6:32.

Romans 12:20: Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.

Contradiction with 1 John 4:19

States that we love because God first loved us, framing love as a response to divine love rather than human actions, a perspective that complements rather than contradicts Luke 6:32.

1 John 4:19: We love him, because he first loved us.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Instructs to love enemies, which expands on the principle in Luke 6:32, but does not directly contradict the idea of loving those who love you.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Paradox #1

The verse mentioned discusses loving those who love you. A potential theological inconsistency could be with the broader Christian teaching of loving everyone, including enemies. If one only loves those who love them, it contradicts the idea of unconditional love that is emphasized in other parts of Christian teaching.

Paradox #2

The contradiction in Luke 6:32 could be seen in the challenge of loving those who do not love you in return. It presents a conflict because human nature generally leads us to respond positively to love and kindness, while responding in the same way to those who do not show love can feel unnatural or difficult. This creates a tension between ideal moral behavior and natural human impulses.

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