Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 16:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 16:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 16:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Jesus told a story about a rich man who had a helper in charge of his things, but the helper did not take good care of them. The rich man found out that his helper was wasting his possessions.

Luke 16:1: And he said also unto his disciples, There was a certain rich man, which had a steward; and the same was accused unto him that he had wasted his goods.

Contradiction with Proverbs 10:4

This verse emphasizes the negative consequences of slackness in work, while Luke 16:1 seems to narrate a story involving a steward who is initially accused of wasting goods, highlighting a potentially deceitful or irresponsible act rather than diligence.

Proverbs 10:4: He becometh poor that dealeth [with] a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.

Contradiction with Proverbs 13:11

This verse promotes the concept of wealth gathered gradually through honest work, contrasting with the steward’s actions in Luke 16:1, where he manages his master's wealth in questionable ways.

Proverbs 13:11: Wealth [gotten] by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase. [by labour: Heb. with the hand]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:19-20

These verses advise storing treasures in heaven rather than on earth, which contrasts with the steward's earthly concerns and attempts to secure his financial future in Luke 16:1.

Matthew 6:19-20: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:

Contradiction with Colossians 3:23-24

These verses advise working heartily as to the Lord and not for human masters, highlighting a devotion and integrity in work that the steward may lack in Luke 16:1.

Colossians 3:23-24: And whatsoever ye do, do [it] heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 8:21

This verse highlights the need for honesty and integrity not only before the Lord but also before men, contrasting with the steward’s potentially deceitful behavior in Luke 16:1.

2 Corinthians 8:21: Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.

Contradiction with Ephesians 4:28

This verse admonishes theft and encourages honest labor, which contrasts with any sense of dishonesty or mismanagement implied in the conduct of the steward in Luke 16:1.

Ephesians 4:28: Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with [his] hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth. [to give: or, to distribute]
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