Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 9:52

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 9:52 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 9:52. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Jesus sent some friends ahead to get things ready in a village where people were different from them. This shows how Jesus wanted to visit everyone, even those who others might not get along with.

Luke 9:52: And sent messengers before his face: and they went, and entered into a village of the Samaritans, to make ready for him.

Contradiction with Mark 6:11

Luke 9:52 describes sending messengers to prepare the way, while Mark 6:11 instructs to shake off the dust for those who do not receive or hear you.

Mark 6:11: And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear you, when ye depart thence, shake off the dust under your feet for a testimony against them. Verily I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for Sodom and Gomorrha in the day of judgment, than for that city. [and: Gr. or]

Contradiction with Matthew 10:14

Unlike Luke 9:52, this verse advises leaving a house or city if not accepted, not sending messengers ahead.

Matthew 10:14: And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words, when ye depart out of that house or city, shake off the dust of your feet.

Contradiction with John 4:9

In contrast to Luke 9:52 which involves sending messengers to a Samaritan village, this verse highlights the lack of dealings between Jews and Samaritans.

John 4:9: Then saith the woman of Samaria unto him, How is it that thou, being a Jew, askest drink of me, which am a woman of Samaria? for the Jews have no dealings with the Samaritans.
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