Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 6:44

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 6:44 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 6:44. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, this means that you can tell what kind of person someone is by the things they do, just like you know what kind of tree it is by the fruit it makes. You won't find yummy fruit growing on a plant with thorns.

Luke 6:44: For every tree is known by his own fruit. For of thorns men do not gather figs, nor of a bramble bush gather they grapes. [grapes: Gr. a grape]

Contradiction with Matthew 7:15-16

These verses suggest a similar message, that good trees bear good fruit, aligning with Luke 6:44 rather than contradicting it.

Matthew 7:15-16: Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.

Contradiction with James 3:11-12

These verses question if different results can come from the same source, reinforcing rather than contradicting Luke 6:44.

James 3:11-12: Doth a fountain send forth at the same place sweet [water] and bitter? [place: or, hole]

Contradiction with Galatians 5:22-23

These verses describe the fruits of the Spirit, aligning with Luke 6:44's concept of knowing a tree by its fruit.

Galatians 5:22-23: But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,

Contradiction with Proverbs 20:11

This verse notes that even a child is known by their doings, much like knowing a tree by its fruit, which complements Luke 6:44.

Proverbs 20:11: Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work [be] pure, and whether [it be] right.
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