Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 12:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 12:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 12:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Jesus was asked by a man in the crowd to help him get his fair share of family money from his brother. But Jesus wanted to teach that loving others and being kind is more important than worrying about money.

Luke 12:13: And one of the company said unto him, Master, speak to my brother, that he divide the inheritance with me.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:19

Contradicts by warning against storing up treasures on earth, implying a different attitude towards material inheritance than seen in Luke 12:13, where the issue involves a request for material wealth division.

Matthew 6:19: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:

Contradiction with Philippians 4:11

Contradicts by emphasizing contentment in any situation, which opposes the dissatisfaction suggested in Luke 12:13 about inheritance division.

Philippians 4:11: Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, [therewith] to be content.

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:10

Contradicts by describing the love of money as the root of all evil, contrasting with the petition in Luke 12:13 for financial fairness.

1 Timothy 6:10: For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. [erred: or, been seduced]

Contradiction with James 4:3

Contradicts by highlighting asking amiss for selfish desires, paralleling the request in Luke 12:13 for personal gain, considered improper.

James 4:3: Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume [it] upon your lusts. [lusts: or, pleasures]
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