Contradiction with Proverbs 10:4
This verse extols the virtues of diligence, suggesting that hard work leads to wealth, which contrasts with reducing debts or possibly taking less responsible financial actions as seen in Luke 16:6.
Proverbs 10:4: He becometh poor that dealeth [with] a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.
Contradiction with Proverbs 22:7
This verse suggests that the borrower is servant to the lender, which contrasts with the act of reducing a debt hastily, as described in Luke 16:6, which could imply acting outside usual obligations.
Proverbs 22:7: The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower [is] servant to the lender. [the lender: Heb. the man that lendeth]
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 5:4
This verse emphasizes the importance of fulfilling vows to God, contrasting with the shrewdness displayed in quickly altering the debt agreement in Luke 16:6.
Ecclesiastes 5:4: When thou vowest a vow unto God, defer not to pay it; for [he hath] no pleasure in fools: pay that which thou hast vowed.
Contradiction with Romans 13:8
This verse instructs to owe no one anything except love, contrasting with the transactional nature of the debt negotiation in Luke 16:6.
Romans 13:8: Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:37
This verse advises straightforwardness in communication, which contrasts with the possible cunning or manipulation in settling debts as in Luke 16:6.
Matthew 5:37: But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.