Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 9:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 9:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 9:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Jesus' friends, called the disciples, traveled to different towns to tell people the good news about God's love and helped heal those who were sick. They wanted everyone to know about Jesus and feel better.

Luke 9:6: And they departed, and went through the towns, preaching the gospel, and healing every where.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:5

Jesus instructs the disciples not to go to the Gentiles, contradicting Luke 9:6 where they preach the gospel to all.

Matthew 10:5: 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 10:23

Jesus tells the disciples to flee if persecuted, while in Luke 9:6, they are actively traveling and preaching despite potential challenges.

Matthew 10:23: But when they persecute you in this city, flee ye into another: for verily I say unto you, Ye shall not have gone over the cities of Israel, till the Son of man be come. [have...: or, end, or, finish]

Contradiction with Mark 6:8-9

The disciples are instructed to take nothing for their journey except a staff, contradicting Luke 9:6 where the method of carrying is not specified, implying readiness with provisions.

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 Acts 16:6

The Holy Spirit prevents them from preaching in Asia, which contrasts with Luke 9:6 where they freely preach everywhere.

Acts 16:6: Now when they had gone throughout Phrygia and the region of Galatia, and were forbidden of the Holy Ghost to preach the word in Asia,

Contradiction with John 7:1

Jesus avoids Judea to escape the Jews, contradicting the persistent preaching and movement in Luke 9:6.

John 7:1: After these things Jesus walked in Galilee: for he would not walk in Jewry, because the Jews sought to kill him.
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