Contradiction with Matthew 23:13
Jesus condemns the hypocritical leaders, which contrasts with the blessed servant commended in Luke 12:37.
Matthew 23:13: But woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye shut up the kingdom of heaven against men: for ye neither go in [yourselves], neither suffer ye them that are entering to go in.
Contradiction with Matthew 25:30
The unprofitable servant cast into outer darkness opposes the praise for the watchful servants in Luke 12:37.
Matthew 25:30: And cast ye the unprofitable servant into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 15:52
The sudden change at the last trumpet contradicts the waiting and watching posture suggested in Luke 12:37.
1 Corinthians 15:52: In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.
Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:2
The day of the Lord comes as a thief in the night, contrasting the preparation in Luke 12:37.
1 Thessalonians 5:2: For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night.
Contradiction with Revelation 3:3
Warns of an unexpected visit if not watchful, potentially contradicting the reward for watching in Luke 12:37.
Revelation 3:3: Remember therefore how thou hast received and heard, and hold fast, and repent. If therefore thou shalt not watch, I will come on thee as a thief, and thou shalt not know what hour I will come upon thee.
Paradox #1
Luke 12:37 describes a scene where a master serves his servants, which is contrary to typical expectations where servants serve their master. This could create a contradiction when compared to verses that emphasize authority and hierarchy, like those where servants are expected to serve. The reversal of roles challenges traditional views on service and leadership.