Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 6:47

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 6:47 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 6:47. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, if you come to Jesus, listen to what he says, and do what he tells you, Jesus will show you that you are like a wise person. This means you are building a strong and safe life by following his teachings.

Luke 6:47: Whosoever cometh to me, and heareth my sayings, and doeth them, I will shew you to whom he is like:

Contradiction with Luke 13:24

Luke 13:24 emphasizes striving to enter the narrow gate, suggesting effort, whereas Luke 6:47 emphasizes coming, hearing, and doing as foundational.

Luke 13:24: Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:21

Matthew 7:21 states that not everyone who calls on the Lord will enter heaven, implying more than just hearing and doing, compared to the implication in Luke 6:47.

Matthew 7:21: Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.

Contradiction with James 2:24

James 2:24 emphasizes that justification is not by faith alone, suggesting a deeper requirement than the hearing and doing mentioned in Luke 6:47.

James 2:24: Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.

Contradiction with John 3:16

John 3:16 emphasizes belief for everlasting life, potentially suggesting that belief alone is enough, contrary to the implication of actions in Luke 6:47.

John 3:16: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Contradiction with Matthew 25:12

Matthew 25:12 warns about not being known by Christ just through actions or association, which contrasts with the implication of certainty in Luke 6:47 from coming and doing.

Matthew 25:12: But he answered and said, Verily I say unto you, I know you not.
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