Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 8:25

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 8:25 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 8:25. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, this verse tells us that Jesus's friends were scared during a storm and amazed that Jesus could calm the wind and water just by speaking. He asked them where their trust was, because he wanted them to believe that he could take care of them, even in scary times.

Luke 8:25: And he said unto them, Where is your faith? And they being afraid wondered, saying one to another, What manner of man is this! for he commandeth even the winds and water, and they obey him.

Contradiction with James 1:6

James emphasizes unwavering faith without doubt, contrasting with the disciples' fear and lack of faith in Luke 8:25.

James 1:6: But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.

Contradiction with Matthew 17:20

Jesus highlights the power of even a small amount of faith, contradicting the disciples' apparent lack of faith in Luke 8:25.

Matthew 17:20: And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.

Contradiction with Psalm 46:1-2

The psalmist's confidence in God's protection, even in disaster, contrasts with the disciples' fear in Luke 8:25.

Psalm 46:1-2: [To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth.] God [is] our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. [for: or, of]

Contradiction with 2 Timothy 1:7

This verse speaks of God giving a spirit of power, love, and a sound mind, in contrast to the disciples' fear in Luke 8:25.

2 Timothy 1:7: For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

Contradiction with Hebrews 11:6

This emphasizes that faith is essential to please God, whereas the disciples' fear in Luke 8:25 indicates a lack of faith.

Hebrews 11:6: But without faith [it is] impossible to please [him]: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and [that] he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
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