Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 7:27

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 7:27 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 7:27. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, this verse tells us about a special messenger sent by God to get people ready for Jesus. This messenger helps everyone know that Jesus is coming to do amazing things.

Luke 7:27: This is [he], of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee.

Contradiction with Malachi 4:5

Malachi 4:5 prophecies Elijah's coming before the day of the Lord, whereas Luke 7:27 attributes the coming of a different messenger to prepare the way for Jesus.

Malachi 4:5: Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the LORD:

Contradiction with John 1:21

John 1:21 has John the Baptist denying that he is Elijah, while Luke 7:27 refers to him as the messenger prophesied in Malachi, suggesting a fulfillment in John.

John 1:21: And they asked him, What then? Art thou Elias? And he saith, I am not. Art thou that prophet? And he answered, No. [that prophet: or, a prophet?]
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