Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 17:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 17:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 17:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Jesus is teaching that when someone works for you, like a servant, you don't immediately thank them and invite them to sit and eat; instead, you expect them to finish their job completely. The lesson is about understanding our duties and being humble because, like servants, we should do what is right without expecting special rewards.

Luke 17:7: But which of you, having a servant plowing or feeding cattle, will say unto him by and by, when he is come from the field, Go and sit down to meat?

Contradiction with Luke 12:37

This verse speaks of the master serving the servants, which contrasts with Luke 17:7 where the servant serves the master.

Luke 12:37: Blessed [are] those servants, whom the lord when he cometh shall find watching: verily I say unto you, that he shall gird himself, and make them to sit down to meat, and will come forth and serve them.

Contradiction with Matthew 20:16

This verse suggests that the last shall be first and the first last, implying a reversal of roles, in contrast to the servant-master relationship depicted in Luke 17:7.

Matthew 20:16: So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen.

Contradiction with Mark 10:45

This verse highlights Jesus serving others, which contradicts the expectation of service by the servant seen in Luke 17:7.

Mark 10:45: For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.

Contradiction with John 13:14

In this verse, Jesus emphasizes serving one another, a mutual respect contrasting with the hierarchical service expectation in Luke 17:7.

John 13:14: If I then, [your] Lord and Master, have washed your feet; ye also ought to wash one another's feet.

Contradiction with Galatians 3:28

This verse speaks about equality among all in Christ, which contradicts the defined roles of master and servant in Luke 17:7.

Galatians 3:28: There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.

Contradiction with Philippians 2:7

Here, Christ takes the form of a servant himself, a contradiction to the expected roles presented in Luke 17:7.

Philippians 2:7: But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:

Contradiction with 1 Peter 5:3

The expectation to not "lord over" others is at odds with the servant-master dynamic in Luke 17:7.

1 Peter 5:3: Neither as being lords over [God's] heritage, but being ensamples to the flock. [being lords over: or, overruling]

Paradox #1

Luke 17:7 might be seen as presenting a contradiction or conflict in how it portrays the relationship between a master and a servant. Some could argue that it reflects outdated social hierarchies and values, suggesting that the servant has no right to expect gratitude or consideration from the master. This may conflict with modern values of equality and the fair treatment of all individuals, regardless of their social status.

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