Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 8:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 8:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 8:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Jesus asked his friends to get into a boat and go to the other side of the lake with him. This shows that Jesus wanted to spend time teaching and traveling with his friends.

Luke 8:22: Now it came to pass on a certain day, that he went into a ship with his disciples: and he said unto them, Let us go over unto the other side of the lake. And they launched forth.

Contradiction with Genesis 1:1

This verse states that God created the heavens and the earth, while Luke 8:22 shows earthly events and does not mention creation.

Genesis 1:1: In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

This verse commands "Thou shalt not kill," which contrasts with the life-threatening storm in Luke 8:22.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

Blessed are the peacemakers, whereas Luke 8:22 involves conflict with nature.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Contradiction with John 18:36

Jesus says His kingdom is not of this world, contrasting with the earthly journey in Luke 8:22.

John 18:36: Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.

Contradiction with James 4:13-14

Warns against assuming control over future events, whereas Luke 8:22 assumes safety in crossing the lake.

James 4:13-14: Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain:
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