Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 10:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 10:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 10:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Jesus is telling his followers that when someone invites them into their home, they should stay there and enjoy the food and drink given to them, because people who work deserve to be taken care of. He also says they shouldn't keep moving from one house to another.

Luke 10:7: And in the same house remain, eating and drinking such things as they give: for the labourer is worthy of his hire. Go not from house to house.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:8

Luke 10:7 allows workers to receive wages, while Matthew 10:8 suggests giving freely without expectation of payment.

Matthew 10:8: Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give.

Contradiction with 2 Thessalonians 3:10

Luke 10:7 implies that laborers deserve to be paid, whereas 2 Thessalonians 3:10 emphasizes that those who do not work should not eat.

2 Thessalonians 3:10: For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 9:18

Luke 10:7 supports accepting compensation, while 1 Corinthians 9:18 highlights preaching without charge to avoid abuse of power in the gospel.

1 Corinthians 9:18: What is my reward then? [Verily] that, when I preach the gospel, I may make the gospel of Christ without charge, that I abuse not my power in the gospel.

Contradiction with Acts 20:33-35

Luke 10:7 accepts wages for labor, but Acts 20:33-35 shows Paul’s example of not desiring anyone’s silver or gold and working to support others.

Acts 20:33-35: I have coveted no man's silver, or gold, or apparel.
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