Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 7:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 7:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 7:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, a kind Roman soldier had a special helper who was very sick and close to dying. The soldier cared a lot about his helper and didn’t want him to suffer.

Luke 7:2: And a certain centurion's servant, who was dear unto him, was sick, and ready to die.

Contradiction with Matthew 8:6

In Matthew, the centurion himself comes to Jesus, whereas in Luke, it is the elders of the Jews who approach Jesus on his behalf.

Matthew 8:6: And saying, Lord, my servant lieth at home sick of the palsy, grievously tormented.

Contradiction with Matthew 8:13

Jesus performs the miracle without visiting the centurion’s house in Matthew, contradicting Luke where Jesus starts toward the house.

Matthew 8:13: And Jesus said unto the centurion, Go thy way; and as thou hast believed, [so] be it done unto thee. And his servant was healed in the selfsame hour.

Contradiction with John 4:47-50

In John, a nobleman goes to Jesus for healing, showing a different approach and response compared to the account in Luke.

John 4:47-50: When he heard that Jesus was come out of Judaea into Galilee, he went unto him, and besought him that he would come down, and heal his son: for he was at the point of death.
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