Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 8:50

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 8:50 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 8:50. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Jesus tells the person not to be afraid and to just believe, and everything will be okay again. This means trusting Jesus can make things better.

Luke 8:50: But when Jesus heard [it], he answered him, saying, Fear not: believe only, and she shall be made whole.

Contradiction with Matthew 17:20

This verse states that even a small amount of faith, like a mustard seed, can move mountains, implying the power of even the slightest faith, while Luke 8:50 emphasizes not to fear but believe.

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 James 1:6

This verse stresses the necessity of unwavering faith when asking for something, implying doubt leads to being "like a wave of the sea," contrary to Luke 8:50's straightforward call to just believe.

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 Mark 9:24

This verse captures a father's simultaneous belief and unbelief, asking for help with his unbelief, which contrasts with the unwavering belief Jesus instructs in Luke 8:50.

Mark 9:24: And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief.

Contradiction with Matthew 14:31

Here, Jesus reproaches Peter for doubting after he began to sink while walking on water, highlighting a moment where fear seemed to counteract faith, contrasting with the assurance given in Luke 8:50.

Matthew 14:31: And immediately Jesus stretched forth [his] hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?
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