Contradiction with Matthew 18:22
While Luke 17:3 emphasizes rebuking and repentance before forgiveness, Matthew 18:22 suggests forgiving without limits, without mentioning the need for repentance.
Matthew 18:22: Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.
Contradiction with Mark 11:25
This verse encourages forgiving others when praying, regardless of whether they have repented or been rebuked, unlike Luke 17:3.
Mark 11:25: And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.
Contradiction with Ephesians 4:32
Instructs believers to forgive one another as God forgave them, without the explicit condition of repentance found in Luke 17:3.
Ephesians 4:32: And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.
Paradox #1
The contradiction in this verse can arise when considering forgiveness and justice. The verse suggests a condition for forgiveness, which is the repentance of the offender. This might seem to conflict with the broader moral teachings of unconditional love and forgiveness found elsewhere in religious texts, where forgiveness may be encouraged even without repentance from the offender. The tension lies in balancing the desire for justice or change in behavior with the imperative to forgive.