Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 8:24

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 8:24 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 8:24. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the disciples were scared because of a big storm, so they woke Jesus up. Jesus told the storm to stop, and it became calm, showing his power and that he can help when we are afraid.

Luke 8:24: And they came to him, and awoke him, saying, Master, master, we perish. Then he arose, and rebuked the wind and the raging of the water: and they ceased, and there was a calm.

Contradiction with Matthew 8:24

In this account of the same event, it suggests a sudden storm, while Luke emphasizes the rising water and peril more gradually.

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 4:39

Here, after calming the storm, Jesus questions the disciples' faith in a more reproachful tone compared to Luke's portrayal.

Mark 4:39: And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.

Contradiction with John 14:27

This verse speaks of Jesus giving peace, which seems to contradict the disciples' fear depicted in Luke 8:24.

John 14:27: Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

Contradiction with Psalm 89:9

Claims divine control over the sea, contrasting the fear and chaos present in Luke 8:24.

Psalm 89:9: Thou rulest the raging of the sea: when the waves thereof arise, thou stillest them.

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

Offers reassurance against fear, which juxtaposes the disciples’ fearful reaction in Luke 8:24.

Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
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