Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 8:56

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 8:56 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 8:56. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Jesus surprised the girl's parents by bringing her back to life, and He asked them to keep it a secret. He wanted them to not tell anyone about the amazing thing He did.

Luke 8:56: And her parents were astonished: but he charged them that they should tell no man what was done.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:14

This verse describes believers as the light of the world, meant to be seen and shared, which contrasts with the instruction in Luke 8:56 to keep a miracle private.

Matthew 5:14: Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.

Contradiction with Mark 7:36

After performing a miracle, Jesus instructs those present to keep it secret, but they spread the news all the more, contradicting the instruction for silence in Luke 8:56.

Mark 7:36: And were beyond measure astonished, saying, He hath done all things well: he maketh both the deaf to hear, and the dumb to speak.
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