Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 8:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 8:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 8:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Jesus was on a boat with his friends, fell asleep, and then a big storm came, making everyone very scared as water started to fill the boat. But even when things seemed dangerous, Jesus was calm and in control.

Luke 8:23: But as they sailed he fell asleep: and there came down a storm of wind on the lake; and they were filled [with water], and were in jeopardy.

Contradiction with Matthew 8:24

In Matthew 8:24, the description of the storm uses language similar to Luke 8:23, making it not a direct contradiction but a parallel.

Matthew 8:24: And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep.

Contradiction with Mark 4:37

Mark 4:37 describes a similar event with specific details about the storm, which could contradict the portrayal of severity or timing, but is not a direct contradiction to Luke 8:23.

Mark 4:37: And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the ship, so that it was now full.
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