Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 7:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 7:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 7:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, when a man found out about Jesus, he asked some important Jewish leaders to go and ask Jesus to come and help make his sick servant better. He believed Jesus could heal him, so he wanted Jesus to come to his house.

Luke 7:3: And when he heard of Jesus, he sent unto him the elders of the Jews, beseeching him that he would come and heal his servant.

Contradiction with Matthew 8:8

In Matthew 8:8, the centurion himself speaks to Jesus, whereas in Luke 7:3, the centurion sends elders to speak on his behalf.

Matthew 8:8: The centurion answered and said, Lord, I am not worthy that thou shouldest come under my roof: but speak the word only, and my servant shall be healed.

Contradiction with Matthew 15:24

Jesus states He was sent only to the lost sheep of Israel, which could be seen as contradicting the centurion’s request for help in Luke 7:3, as the centurion was not Jewish.

Matthew 15:24: But he answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel.

Contradiction with John 4:48

Jesus criticizes those who will not believe without signs and miracles, whereas in Luke 7:3, the centurion demonstrates faith in Jesus’ healing ability.

John 4:48: Then said Jesus unto him, Except ye see signs and wonders, ye will not believe.

Contradiction with Romans 3:29

Paul argues that God is not only the God of the Jews, which aligns with the help given to the centurion in Luke 7:3 despite his gentile status.

Romans 3:29: [Is he] the God of the Jews only? [is he] not also of the Gentiles? Yes, of the Gentiles also:

Contradiction with Acts 10:34

Peter states that God does not show favoritism, reflecting the inclusive actions of Jesus in Luke 7:3, yet elsewhere, the gospel’s primary focus is initially on Jews.

Acts 10:34: Then Peter opened [his] mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:

Contradiction with John 12:47

Jesus says He came to save the world, aligning with the healing given freely in Luke 7:3, as opposed to being only a Jewish Messiah.

John 12:47: And if any man hear my words, and believe not, I judge him not: for I came not to judge the world, but to save the world.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:5-6

Jesus instructs the disciples to avoid the Gentiles, which contrasts with His willingness to assist a Gentile’s servant in Luke 7:3.

Matthew 10:5-6: These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded them, saying, Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and into [any] city of the Samaritans enter ye not:

Contradiction with Mark 7:27

Jesus initially resists helping a Gentile woman, which is contrary to His quick assistance to the centurion in Luke 7:3.

Mark 7:27: And she answered and said unto him, Yes, Lord: yet the dogs under the table eat of the children's crumbs.
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