Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 8:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 8:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 8:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the author of the book, Jesus is telling a story where the seed represents God's message. When people hear this message and welcome it in their hearts, it's like seeds growing into plants.

Luke 8:11: Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God.

Contradiction with Matthew 13:11

This verse implies the mysteries of the kingdom are for a select few, whereas Luke 8:11 shares openly the meaning of the parable of the sower.

Matthew 13:11: He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given.

Contradiction with John 3:12

This verse contrasts earthly understanding with heavenly truths, while Luke 8:11 provides a straightforward earthly analogy.

John 3:12: If I have told you earthly things, and ye believe not, how shall ye believe, if I tell you [of] heavenly things?

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:2

Suggests that concealing a matter is glorious for God, contradicting Luke 8:11 where the meaning of the parable is revealed plainly.

Proverbs 25:2: [It is] the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honour of kings [is] to search out a matter.

Contradiction with Isaiah 6:9-10

Indicates that God might intentionally cause misunderstanding, differing from Luke 8:11 where the meaning is revealed directly.

Isaiah 6:9-10: And he said, Go, and tell this people, Hear ye indeed, but understand not; and see ye indeed, but perceive not. [indeed, but understand: or, without ceasing, etc: Heb. in hearing, etc]

Contradiction with Mark 4:11

Suggests that only those outside do not receive the mysteries, while Luke 8:11 explains clearly to all the meaning of the parable.

Mark 4:11: And he said unto them, Unto you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all [these] things are done in parables:
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