Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 9:50

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 9:50 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 9:50. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Jesus taught that anyone who does not work against us is on our side. He wanted his followers to understand that people doing good, even if they are different, are helping too.

Luke 9:50: And Jesus said unto him, Forbid [him] not: for he that is not against us is for us.

Contradiction with Matthew 12:30

This verse states, "He that is not with me is against me," which suggests a zero-sum stance opposite to the tolerance implied in Luke 9:50.

Matthew 12:30: He that is not with me is against me; and he that gathereth not with me scattereth abroad.

Contradiction with Mark 9:40

Though similar to Luke 9:50, consider verse context differences, highlighting potential contradictions in broader narrative interpretation.

Mark 9:40: For he that is not against us is on our part.

Paradox #1

The potential contradiction in Luke 9:50 could be seen in how it promotes inclusivity, which might conflict with other biblical passages that emphasize strict boundaries between believers and non-believers or that call for separation from those with differing beliefs. This verse encourages acceptance of those who are not explicitly part of the same group but are not against them, which could seem inconsistent with more exclusive teachings elsewhere in the Bible.

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