Contradiction with Matthew 12:5
This verse suggests that priests in the temple profane the Sabbath and are blameless, in contrast to Luke 6:4, where Jesus defends David’s actions on the Sabbath.
Matthew 12:5: Or have ye not read in the law, how that on the sabbath days the priests in the temple profane the sabbath, and are blameless?
Contradiction with Exodus 20:8-10
These verses command the observance of the Sabbath day by keeping it holy, which appears to be in contrast with Luke 6:4's depiction of necessity overriding the Sabbath law.
Exodus 20:8-10: Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy.
Contradiction with Numbers 15:32-36
In this passage, a man is put to death for breaking the Sabbath by gathering sticks, contrasting with Luke 6:4 where breaking the Sabbath seems permissible under certain conditions.
Numbers 15:32-36: And while the children of Israel were in the wilderness, they found a man that gathered sticks upon the sabbath day.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 5:12-14
These verses stress the importance of resting on the Sabbath, countering the implication of flexibility in observing the Sabbath found in Luke 6:4.
Deuteronomy 5:12-14: Keep the sabbath day to sanctify it, as the LORD thy God hath commanded thee.
Contradiction with Isaiah 58:13-14
These verses emphasize delighting in the observance of the Sabbath as a sacred day, which seems contradictory to the justification for not strictly observing it in Luke 6:4.
Isaiah 58:13-14: If thou turn away thy foot from the sabbath, [from] doing thy pleasure on my holy day; and call the sabbath a delight, the holy of the LORD, honourable; and shalt honour him, not doing thine own ways, nor finding thine own pleasure, nor speaking [thine own] words:
Paradox #1
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Paradox #2
The potential contradiction in this verse could involve the idea of breaking established religious laws or norms for a greater good or need. This could conflict with the view that laws should always be followed strictly. It raises questions about when it might be acceptable to bend rules in favor of compassion or necessity.