Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 9:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 9:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 9:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Jesus told his friends not to tell anyone that he is special and chosen by God. He wanted to keep it a secret for a while.

Luke 9:21: And he straitly charged them, and commanded [them] to tell no man that thing;

Contradiction with Matthew 28:19

This verse contradicts with Luke 9:21 as it instructs the disciples to go and teach all nations, openly sharing the message, whereas Luke 9:21 involves Jesus telling his disciples to keep quiet about his identity.

Matthew 28:19: Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: [teach...: or, make disciples, or, Christians of all nations]

Contradiction with Matthew 10:27

This verse encourages proclaiming teachings openly, which contradicts Luke 9:21 where Jesus instructs not to tell anyone about him.

Matthew 10:27: What I tell you in darkness, [that] speak ye in light: and what ye hear in the ear, [that] preach ye upon the housetops.

Contradiction with John 18:20

Here, Jesus states he spoke openly to the world, which is in contrast to Luke 9:21 where he commands silence about his identity.

John 18:20: Jesus answered him, I spake openly to the world; I ever taught in the synagogue, and in the temple, whither the Jews always resort; and in secret have I said nothing.
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