Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 9:48

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 9:48 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 9:48. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Jesus teaches that when you welcome and care for a child because of Him, it's like welcoming Jesus Himself, and through Him, God. He also explains that the people who seem the least important are actually very important to God.

Luke 9:48: And said unto them, Whosoever shall receive this child in my name receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me receiveth him that sent me: for he that is least among you all, the same shall be great.

Contradiction with Matthew 23:11

This verse suggests that the greatest among you shall be your servant, which contrasts with the elevation of a child-like status in greatness in Luke 9:48.

Matthew 23:11: But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant.

Contradiction with Mark 9:35

It states that to be first, one must be last and servant of all, a concept that introduces a service-oriented contradiction to the child humility focus in Luke 9:48.

Mark 9:35: And he sat down, and called the twelve, and saith unto them, If any man desire to be first, [the same] shall be last of all, and servant of all.

Contradiction with Matthew 19:30

This verse suggests the first will be last and the last will be first, which contradicts with the specific childlike reception to greatness mentioned in Luke 9:48.

Matthew 19:30: But many [that are] first shall be last; and the last [shall be] first.

Contradiction with Matthew 18:4

Although similar, the requirement of humility to be the greatest in the kingdom is subtly contradicted by the reception of children rather than becoming like them.

Matthew 18:4: Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
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