Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 8:35

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 8:35 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 8:35. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the people saw that Jesus had made a man, who was once very sick and troubled by bad spirits, all better and calm. Seeing this amazing change made them feel surprised and scared.

Luke 8:35: Then they went out to see what was done; and came to Jesus, and found the man, out of whom the devils were departed, sitting at the feet of Jesus, clothed, and in his right mind: and they were afraid.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:14

This verse describes the spirit of the Lord departing from Saul and a troubling spirit taking its place, contrasting with Luke 8:35 where a previously troubled man is found in peace.

1 Samuel 16:14: But the Spirit of the LORD departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the LORD troubled him. [troubled: or, terrified]

Contradiction with John 8:44

This verse describes people following their father, the devil, which contrasts with the peaceful and sane transformation in Luke 8:35.

John 8:44: Ye are of [your] father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it. [of his own: or, from his own will or disposition]

Contradiction with Romans 8:7

This verse speaks of the carnal mind being enmity against God, which opposes the man being in his right mind in Luke 8:35.

Romans 8:7: Because the carnal mind [is] enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be. [the carnal...: Gr. the minding of the flesh]

Contradiction with Galatians 5:19-21

These verses list the works of the flesh, which contradict the transformation seen in Luke 8:35 where the man is no longer controlled by such works.

Galatians 5:19-21: Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are [these]; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,

Contradiction with Ephesians 2:2

This verse describes people being led by the prince of the power of the air, which contradicts the healing and liberation seen in Luke 8:35.

Ephesians 2:2: Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience:

Contradiction with James 1:8

This verse speaks about a double-minded man being unstable, which is the opposite of the man in his right mind in Luke 8:35.

James 1:8: A double minded man [is] unstable in all his ways.

Contradiction with 2 Peter 2:10

This verse refers to those living in corruption and despising authority, contrasting with the man in submission and peace in Luke 8:35.

2 Peter 2:10: But chiefly them that walk after the flesh in the lust of uncleanness, and despise government. Presumptuous [are they], selfwilled, they are not afraid to speak evil of dignities. [government: or, dominion]

Contradiction with 1 John 3:8

This verse emphasizes sinning being of the devil, contrasting with the man's deliverance and peace in Luke 8:35.

1 John 3:8: He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.
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