Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 12:37

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 12:37 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 12:37. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Jesus says that people who are ready and paying attention when the boss comes back are very lucky. The boss will be so happy that he will put on an apron and serve them a special meal himself.

Luke 12:37: Blessed [are] those servants, whom the lord when he cometh shall find watching: verily I say unto you, that he shall gird himself, and make them to sit down to meat, and will come forth and serve them.

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.

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