Contradiction with Isaiah 5:1-4
Unlike Luke 13:6, which emphasizes the expectation of fruit from a tree that ultimately produces none, Isaiah speaks of a vineyard carefully tended yet yielding only wild grapes despite the efforts and expectation for good fruit.
Isaiah 5:1-4: Now will I sing to my wellbeloved a song of my beloved touching his vineyard. My wellbeloved hath a vineyard in a very fruitful hill: [a very...: Heb. the horn of the son of oil]
Contradiction with Matthew 7:19
This verse states that every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire, in contrast to Luke 13:6, where the owner shows patience by allowing the tree more time to bear fruit.
Matthew 7:19: Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.
Contradiction with John 15:2
This verse states that every branch that does not bear fruit is taken away, contrasting with Luke 13:6's portrayal of patience and allowance for further nurturing of the fig tree.
John 15:2: Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every [branch] that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit.
Contradiction with Mark 11:12-14
In Mark, Jesus curses a fig tree that bears no fruit, resulting in its withering, in contrast to the patience shown in Luke 13:6 where more time is granted for the tree to bear fruit.
Mark 11:12-14: And on the morrow, when they were come from Bethany, he was hungry:
Contradiction with James 2:24
Emphasizes that faith must be accompanied by action, differing from Luke 13:6 which focuses on delayed consequences and additional opportunities for fruitfulness.
James 2:24: Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction in Luke 13:6 could be about fairness and patience. The story talks about a fig tree that doesn't bear fruit, and the owner wants to cut it down. Some people might see this as being harsh or impatient because the tree is not given more time or help to grow fruit. This could seem mixed when compared to other teachings about forgiveness and patience.