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.