Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 12:43

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 12:43 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 12:43. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Jesus says that a helper is happy when their boss comes back and sees them doing their work well. It means it's good to always do our best, even when no one is watching.

Luke 12:43: Blessed [is] that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:21

This verse states that not everyone who calls Jesus 'Lord' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only those who do the will of the Father, contrasting with Luke 12:43 which focuses on being found doing the master's will for reward.

Matthew 7:21: Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.

Contradiction with Romans 3:28

Emphasizes justification by faith apart from works, contrasting Luke 12:43's emphasis on the servant's actions.

Romans 3:28: Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.

Contradiction with James 2:24

Asserts that a person is justified by works and not by faith only, which complicates the perception of divine reward in Luke 12:43 based solely on duty fulfillment.

James 2:24: Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.
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