Contradiction with Matthew 23:12
This verse states that whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted, which contrasts with the absolute trust and authority given in Luke 12:44.
Matthew 23:12: And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.
Contradiction with James 4:10
This verse emphasizes humility before the Lord for elevation, conflicting with Luke 12:44's theme of giving authority over possessions due to faithfulness.
James 4:10: Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.
Contradiction with Matthew 20:16
The statement that the last will be first, and the first last, presents an inverse principle to the rewarding with authority described in Luke 12:44.
Matthew 20:16: So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen.
Contradiction with Mark 10:31
Declares a reversal of roles where "the first shall be last, and the last first," contrasting the reward and promotion concept in Luke 12:44.
Mark 10:31: But many [that are] first shall be last; and the last first.
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7
Emphasizes that the Lord looks at the heart rather than outward appearances, potentially conflicting with the merit-based reward described in Luke 12:44.
1 Samuel 16:7: But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for [the LORD seeth] not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. [outward...: Heb. eyes]
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:11
Acknowledges that time and chance happen to all, which can contradict the assured trust and authority ascribed in Luke 12:44.
Ecclesiastes 9:11: I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race [is] not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.
Contradiction with Proverbs 16:9
Mentions that a man plans his course, but the Lord establishes his steps, suggesting divine determination over human reliability, contrasting with the human management given in Luke 12:44.
Proverbs 16:9: A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.
Contradiction with James 2:1
Advises against favoritism, which can be at odds with the preferential treatment discussed in Luke 12:44.
James 2:1: My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, [the Lord] of glory, with respect of persons.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:5
"Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth" speaks to meekness rather than authoritative dominion outlined in Luke 12:44.
Matthew 5:5: Blessed [are] the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.
Contradiction with Psalms 75:6-7
Asserts that promotion comes from God, not human actions, contrasting with the reward-for-service theme in Luke 12:44.
Psalms 75:6-7: For promotion [cometh] neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south. [south: Heb. desert]