Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 7:44

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 7:44 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 7:44. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Jesus noticed how kind the woman was because she used her tears to wash his feet and her hair to dry them. He pointed out to Simon that when Jesus came to Simon's house, Simon didn't offer any water to wash Jesus' feet.

Luke 7:44: And he turned to the woman, and said unto Simon, Seest thou this woman? I entered into thine house, thou gavest me no water for my feet: but she hath washed my feet with tears, and wiped [them] with the hairs of her head.

Contradiction with Luke 10:39-40

These verses show Mary sitting at Jesus' feet listening, while Martha is busy serving, suggesting the value of spiritual focus over physical service, unlike the emphasis on Simon's omission in washing Jesus' feet.

Luke 10:39-40: And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard his word.

Contradiction with John 13:14-15

These verses describe Jesus washing the disciples' feet and telling them to wash one another’s feet, promoting a practice not followed in Luke 7:44.

John 13:14-15: If I then, [your] Lord and Master, have washed your feet; ye also ought to wash one another's feet.

Contradiction with Matthew 15:2

This verse discusses the Pharisees' criticism of the disciples not washing hands, emphasizing traditional washing practices, unlike the lack of such tradition-keeping by Simon in Luke 7:44.

Matthew 15:2: Why do thy disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? for they wash not their hands when they eat bread.

Contradiction with Mark 7:3-4

These verses highlight the Pharisees’ adherence to handwashing traditions, which contrasts with the absence of such customs by Simon in offering Jesus hospitality as highlighted in Luke 7:44.

Mark 7:3-4: For the Pharisees, and all the Jews, except they wash [their] hands oft, eat not, holding the tradition of the elders. [oft: or, diligently: in the original, with the fist: Theophylact, up to the elbow]
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