Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 7:26

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 7:26 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 7:26. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Jesus is telling people that John the Baptist is not just a special messenger from God called a prophet, but he is even more important than that. Jesus wants them to know that John has a very special job in God's plan.

Luke 7:26: But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? Yea, I say unto you, and much more than a prophet.

Contradiction with Matthew 11:9

This verse supports rather than contradicts Luke 7:26 by reiterating that John is more than a prophet.

Matthew 11:9: But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? yea, I say unto you, and more than a prophet.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:17

This verse does not directly contradict Luke 7:26, as both affirm the fulfillment of previous prophecies or law through Jesus or John.

Matthew 5:17: Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.

Contradiction with John 1:19-21

This verse records John denying that he is Elijah or "that prophet," which may seem contradictory to recognizing him as more than a prophet in Luke 7:26.

John 1:19-21: And this is the record of John, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, Who art thou?

Contradiction with Micah 3:11

This verse criticizes corrupt prophets, which contrasts with the high regard for John as a prophet in Luke 7:26.

Micah 3:11: The heads thereof judge for reward, and the priests thereof teach for hire, and the prophets thereof divine for money: yet will they lean upon the LORD, and say, [Is] not the LORD among us? none evil can come upon us. [and say: Heb. saying]
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