Contradiction with John 6:44
Luke 14:22 implies readiness to invite more guests, while John 6:44 indicates that one cannot come to God unless drawn by Him, suggesting limitations rather than open invitation.
John 6:44: No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day.
Contradiction with Romans 9:16
In contrast to the servant's proactive action in Luke 14:22, Romans 9:16 emphasizes that election is not based on human will or effort but on God's mercy, which could limit who is invited.
Romans 9:16: So then [it is] not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy.
Contradiction with Matthew 22:14
Luke 14:22 shows an attempt to include as many as possible, whereas Matthew 22:14 states “many are called, but few are chosen,” highlighting a final selection process contrary to an inclusive approach.
Matthew 22:14: Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel how they might entangle him in [his] talk.
Contradiction with Matthew 7:21
This verse suggests that not everyone who claims readiness will enter the kingdom, contradicting the open-ended readiness implied in Luke 14:22.
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 Revelation 13:8
Luke 14:22 depicts open invitation, whereas Revelation 13:8 suggests exclusivity, as only those whose names are written in the Book of Life are invited.
Revelation 13:8: And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world.
Contradiction with Matthew 20:16
Although more guests are sought in Luke 14:22, Matthew 20:16 expresses that the “last shall be first, and the first last,” implying different criteria for selection or invitation.
Matthew 20:16: So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen.
Contradiction with John 15:16
Luke 14:22 indicates a servant taking action to invite more, while John 15:16 emphasizes that it is God who chooses people, not humans extending invitations freely.
John 15:16: Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and [that] your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.
Contradiction with James 2:5
This verse addresses God choosing the poor and rich in faith as heirs, contrasting with the indiscriminate invitation approach in Luke 14:22.
James 2:5: Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him? [of the: or, of that]