Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 12:59

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 12:59 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 12:59. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Jesus is saying that if you owe someone something, you have to give back every little bit before you can leave. It's like if you borrow a toy, you can't go play until you give back the whole toy.

Luke 12:59: I tell thee, thou shalt not depart thence, till thou hast paid the very last mite.

Contradiction with Romans 6:23

This verse mentions "For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord," which contrasts with the concept of paying every last mite in Luke 12:59, as it emphasizes God's gift rather than human efforts.

Romans 6:23: For the wages of sin [is] death; but the gift of God [is] eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Contradiction with Ephesians 2:8-9

"For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast," which contradicts Luke 12:59's implication that one must pay all dues.

Ephesians 2:8-9: For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: [it is] the gift of God:

Contradiction with Matthew 18:23-27

This parable describes forgiveness of a debt, contrasting with Luke 12:59's insistence on payment of every mite.

Matthew 18:23-27: Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which would take account of his servants.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:12

"And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors," suggests forgiveness instead of the strict justice implied in Luke 12:59.

Matthew 6:12: And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.

Contradiction with Colossians 2:13-14

Talks about God forgiving all trespasses and blotting out ordinances against us, contrasting with fully paying every last mite as in Luke 12:59.

Colossians 2:13-14: And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses;
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