Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 7:49

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 7:49 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 7:49. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the people eating with Jesus were surprised and wondered how Jesus could forgive sins, because they thought only God could do that. They were amazed and didn't understand Jesus's special power.

Luke 7:49: And they that sat at meat with him began to say within themselves, Who is this that forgiveth sins also?

Contradiction with Matthew 9:6

This verse illustrates that Jesus has the power to forgive sins, which is questioned by those present in Luke 7:49.

Matthew 9:6: But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (then saith he to the sick of the palsy,) Arise, take up thy bed, and go unto thine house.

Contradiction with Mark 2:7

This verse suggests that only God can forgive sins, challenging the authority of Jesus to forgive as questioned in Luke 7:49.

Mark 2:7: Why doth this [man] thus speak blasphemies? who can forgive sins but God only?

Contradiction with John 10:33

The Jews accuse Jesus of blasphemy for claiming divine prerogatives, similar to the questioning of his authority to forgive sins in Luke 7:49.

John 10:33: The Jews answered him, saying, For a good work we stone thee not; but for blasphemy; and because that thou, being a man, makest thyself God.
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