Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 9:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 9:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 9:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Jesus brought his twelve special friends together and gave them the power to make bad spirits go away and to heal sick people. This means Jesus wanted them to help others and spread goodness.

Luke 9:1: Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:5-6

While Luke 9:1 describes Jesus sending the twelve out with power and authority, Matthew 10:5-6 restricts them, instructing them not to go to the Gentiles or Samaritans.

Matthew 10:5-6: These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded them, saying, Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and into [any] city of the Samaritans enter ye not:

Contradiction with Matthew 10:9-10

Luke 9:1 involves granting the disciples authority and power, whereas Matthew 10:9-10 emphasizes not taking money or provisions, suggesting dependence rather than empowerment.

Matthew 10:9-10: Provide neither gold, nor silver, nor brass in your purses, [Provide: or, Get]

Contradiction with Mark 6:8-9

Luke 9:1 grants power and authority to the disciples, yet Mark 6:8-9 restricts them by instructing them to take only a staff, no bread, no bag, no money, differing in the method of their mission.

Mark 6:8-9: And commanded them that they should take nothing for [their] journey, save a staff only; no scrip, no bread, no money in [their] purse: [money: the word signifieth a piece of brass money, in value somewhat less than a farthing, but here it is taken in general for money]

Contradiction with John 16:7

Luke 9:1 involves Jesus directly empowering the disciples, but John 16:7 suggests that the disciples' power comes after Jesus leaves, through the Holy Spirit.

John 16:7: Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you.

Contradiction with Acts 1:4-5

While Luke 9:1 shows Jesus giving immediate authority and power, Acts 1:4-5 describes a wait for the Holy Spirit to come upon the disciples for empowerment.

Acts 1:4-5: And, being assembled together with [them], commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, [saith he], ye have heard of me. [being...: or, eating together]
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