Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 8:49

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 8:49 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 8:49. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, someone came to tell the leader that his daughter had died and said not to bother Jesus anymore. This shows how some people didn't believe that Jesus could help when things seemed really bad.

Luke 8:49: While he yet spake, there cometh one from the ruler of the synagogue's [house], saying to him, Thy daughter is dead; trouble not the Master.

Contradiction with Matthew 8:13

This verse contradicts Luke 8:49 because it emphasizes faith and belief leading to healing, whereas Luke 8:49 conveys that the situation is hopeless as the child is already dead.

Matthew 8:13: And Jesus said unto the centurion, Go thy way; and as thou hast believed, [so] be it done unto thee. And his servant was healed in the selfsame hour.

Contradiction with John 11:25

This verse contradicts Luke 8:49 by stating that belief in Jesus leads to life even after death, contrasting with the finality of the death report in Luke 8:49.

John 11:25: Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:

Contradiction with Matthew 9:24

This verse contradicts Luke 8:49 as Jesus indicates the girl is not dead but sleeping, opposing the message in Luke 8:49 that she is dead.

Matthew 9:24: He said unto them, Give place: for the maid is not dead, but sleepeth. And they laughed him to scorn.

Contradiction with Mark 5:36

This verse contradicts Luke 8:49 by advising not to be afraid and just believe, whereas Luke 8:49 suggests a situation beyond help.

Mark 5:36: As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Be not afraid, only believe.

Contradiction with Luke 7:14-15

This verse contradicts Luke 8:49 through Jesus raising the dead man, showing that death isn't the end in Jesus's presence, conflicting with the resignation in Luke 8:49.

Luke 7:14-15: And he came and touched the bier: and they that bare [him] stood still. And he said, Young man, I say unto thee, Arise. [bier: or, coffin]
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