Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 7:7

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

According to Luke, a man felt he was not important enough to meet Jesus in person, but he believed that Jesus could still heal his servant just by speaking. This shows great faith because the man trusted that Jesus had the power to help from far away.

Luke 7:7: Wherefore neither thought I myself worthy to come unto thee: but say in a word, and my servant shall be healed.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 33:3

This verse suggests calling unto the Lord for answers, which contrasts with a feeling of unworthiness to approach as expressed in Luke 7:7.

Jeremiah 33:3: Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not. [mighty: or, hidden]

Contradiction with Romans 3:23

Emphasizes that all have sinned and fall short of God's glory, highlighting the perceived separation, unlike the confidence in Luke 7:7.

Romans 3:23: For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;

Contradiction with James 4:6

States God gives grace to the humble, promoting a path to approach God, which contrasts with feeling unworthy as in Luke 7:7.

James 4:6: But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.

Contradiction with John 6:37

Implies that one who comes to Jesus will not be cast out, seemingly contradicting the reservation to approach seen in Luke 7:7.

John 6:37: All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.

Contradiction with 1 John 4:16

Describes God’s abiding love, encouraging believers to approach Him, contrasting with hesitation shown in Luke 7:7.

1 John 4:16: And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him.

Contradiction with Psalm 145:18

Declares that the Lord is near to all who call on Him, contrasting with reluctance to approach in Luke 7:7.

Psalm 145:18: The LORD [is] nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth.

Contradiction with Hebrews 4:16

Encourages believers to come boldly to the throne of grace, which contrasts the hesitance to approach in Luke 7:7.

Hebrews 4:16: Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.

Contradiction with Philippians 4:6

Advises believers to present requests to God without anxiety, which contrasts with reluctance shown in Luke 7:7.

Philippians 4:6: Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
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