Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 12:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 12:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 12:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Jesus tells a story about a man who has too many crops and wonders where he can store them. The story teaches that it's important to share what we have instead of keeping it all for ourselves.

Luke 12:17: And he thought within himself, saying, What shall I do, because I have no room where to bestow my fruits?

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 5:18

This verse encourages enjoying the fruits of one's labor rather than hoarding, contrasting with the selfish concern over what to do with surplus goods in Luke 12:17.

Ecclesiastes 5:18: Behold [that] which I have seen: [it is] good and comely [for one] to eat and to drink, and to enjoy the good of all his labour that he taketh under the sun all the days of his life, which God giveth him: for it [is] his portion. [It is good...: Heb. there is a good which is comely, etc] [all the days: Heb. the number of the days]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:19

This verse advises against laying up treasures on earth, contradicting the man's plans to store his goods in Luke 12:17.

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 Proverbs 11:24

This verse suggests that generosity leads to increase, whereas Luke 12:17 reflects a mindset of withholding and self-concern over abundance.

Proverbs 11:24: There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and [there is] that withholdeth more than is meet, but [it tendeth] to poverty.

Contradiction with Luke 6:38

This verse promises abundant return upon generosity, contrasting the man's hesitation over sharing his surplus in Luke 12:17.

Luke 6:38: Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.

Contradiction with James 5:1-3

This warns of the dangers and futility of hoarding riches, contradicting the wealthy man's plans in Luke 12:17.

James 5:1-3: Go to now, [ye] rich men, weep and howl for your miseries that shall come upon [you].
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