Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 8:28

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 8:28 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 8:28. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, when the man saw Jesus, he was scared because he knew Jesus was very powerful and special. The man asked Jesus not to hurt him because he knew Jesus was the Son of God.

Luke 8:28: When he saw Jesus, he cried out, and fell down before him, and with a loud voice said, What have I to do with thee, Jesus, [thou] Son of God most high? I beseech thee, torment me not.

Contradiction with 1 John 4:18

This verse speaks of perfect love casting out fear, which could be seen as contradictory since in Luke 8:28 the demon-possessed man reacts with fear upon seeing Jesus.

1 John 4:18: There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:3

Advocates for having no other gods, in contrast to the acknowledgment of Jesus' divine power by the demon in Luke 8:28.

Exodus 20:3: Thou shalt have no other gods before me.

Contradiction with James 2:19

Indicates that even demons believe in God and shudder, aligning with Luke 8:28 but contrasting with the general idea of persuasive faith rather than recognition and fear.

James 2:19: Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble.

Contradiction with Matthew 8:29

This verse expresses demons questioning Jesus in fear of premature judgment, similar in context but contrasting the broader scriptural narrative of Christ bringing peace rather than fear.

Matthew 8:29: And, behold, they cried out, saying, What have we to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of God? art thou come hither to torment us before the time?

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:33

States that God is not the author of confusion, which contrasts with the chaotic and frenzied plea in Luke 8:28 when the demon recognized Jesus.

1 Corinthians 14:33: For God is not [the author] of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. [confusion: Gr. tumult, or, unquietness]
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