Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 12:42

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 12:42 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 12:42. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Jesus is saying that a good and smart helper is someone who takes care of things and shares what they have at the right time. Jesus is teaching us to be responsible and kind with what we have.

Luke 12:42: And the Lord said, Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom [his] lord shall make ruler over his household, to give [them their] portion of meat in due season?

Contradiction with Matthew 6:34

This verse advises against worrying about the future, suggesting a focus on the present, whereas Luke 12:42 speaks of wise stewardship and foresight.

Matthew 6:34: Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day [is] the evil thereof.

Contradiction with Luke 9:3

Instructs not to take provisions for the journey, highlighting reliance on God, contrasting with the foresight in managing resources seen in Luke 12:42.

Luke 9:3: And he said unto them, Take nothing for [your] journey, neither staves, nor scrip, neither bread, neither money; neither have two coats apiece.

Contradiction with Matthew 19:21

Encourages giving away possessions to the poor, which could contradict the idea of a steward managing resources prudently in Luke 12:42.

Matthew 19:21: Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go [and] sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come [and] follow me.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:25-26

Advises not to worry about material necessities, which contrasts with the responsible management depicted in Luke 12:42.

Matthew 6:25-26: Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?

Contradiction with Luke 18:22

Jesus tells the rich ruler to sell everything, which diverges from the idea of stewarding possessions wisely as in Luke 12:42.

Luke 18:22: Now when Jesus heard these things, he said unto him, Yet lackest thou one thing: sell all that thou hast, and distribute unto the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me.
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