Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 7:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 7:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 7:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Jesus was amazed by the man's strong belief and trust in Him. He told the people that he hadn't found anyone in the whole country with such great faith.

Luke 7:9: When Jesus heard these things, he marvelled at him, and turned him about, and said unto the people that followed him, I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel.

Contradiction with Luke 18:14

Luke 7:9 highlights the centurion's great faith being praised, whereas Luke 18:14 emphasizes humility and justification over self-righteousness or exalted faith.

Luke 18:14: I tell you, this man went down to his house justified [rather] than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.

Contradiction with James 2:17

Luke 7:9 praises faith without mentioning works, whereas James 2:17 states that faith without works is dead, emphasizing the necessity of actions accompanying faith.

James 2:17: Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone. [alone: Gr. by itself]

Contradiction with Romans 3:28

Luke 7:9 commends great faith, while Romans 3:28 stresses justification by faith without deeds, potentially excluding the need for expressions of faith like those shown by the centurion.

Romans 3:28: Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.
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