Contradiction with John 6:37
Contradicts with the concept of rejection, as it states all who come to Jesus will not be cast out, unlike the rejection by the people in Luke 8:37.
John 6:37: All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.
Contradiction with Matthew 11:28
Offers an invitation for rest and coming to Jesus, contradicting the people's rejection of Jesus in Luke 8:37.
Matthew 11:28: Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Contradiction with Revelation 3:20
Jesus states He stands at the door and knocks, inviting people to open, which contradicts the act of sending Jesus away in Luke 8:37.
Revelation 3:20: Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.
Contradiction with Isaiah 55:1
Invites everyone to come freely, contrasting with the rejection and request for Jesus to leave as noted in Luke 8:37.
Isaiah 55:1: Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price.
Contradiction with Matthew 23:37
Jesus laments Jerusalem not coming to Him, contrasting the desire to reject Him in Luke 8:37.
Matthew 23:37: O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, [thou] that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under [her] wings, and ye would not!
Contradiction with Mark 5:19
Jesus instructs the man to tell others about Him, where Luke 8:37 reflects the opposite by wanting Jesus to leave the region.
Mark 5:19: Howbeit Jesus suffered him not, but saith unto him, Go home to thy friends, and tell them how great things the Lord hath done for thee, and hath had compassion on thee.
Contradiction with Hebrews 4:16
Invites believers to approach God's throne of grace with confidence, which is contrary to the people's expulsion of Jesus in Luke 8:37.
Hebrews 4:16: Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
Paradox #1
The potential moral conflict in this verse could be related to the reaction of the people asking Jesus to leave, despite witnessing a miraculous event. It raises questions about human fear and rejection of something good or divine due to discomfort or disruption of the status quo.