Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
Luke 16:27 asks for a warning sent to the living, while Matthew 5:44 emphasizes love for enemies, suggesting an alternative approach rather than sending a warning from the dead.
Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
Contradiction with Luke 23:34
Luke 16:27 involves a request for intervention from the dead for the living, while Luke 23:34 highlights forgiveness from the living towards the living.
Luke 23:34: Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.
Contradiction with John 14:6
Luke 16:27 seeks an extraordinary message sent from the dead, whereas John 14:6 emphasizes belief in Jesus as the way, implying that no extra message is needed.
John 14:6: Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
Contradiction with Hebrews 9:27
Luke 16:27 involves concern for life after death, while Hebrews 9:27 states that people are appointed to die once and then face judgment, focusing on the inevitability rather than warnings.
Hebrews 9:27: And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:5
Luke 16:27 implies actions from the deceased affecting the living, whereas Ecclesiastes 9:5 states that the dead know nothing, suggesting no interaction with the living.
Ecclesiastes 9:5: For the living know that they shall die: but the dead know not any thing, neither have they any more a reward; for the memory of them is forgotten.
Contradiction with Acts 17:30
Luke 16:27 involves sending warnings, while Acts 17:30 speaks of God’s overlooking ignorance in times past, focusing on God’s current call to repentance.
Acts 17:30: And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent: