Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 19:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 19:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 19:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Jesus tells a story about a man who gives his servants some money and asks them to take care of it while he is away. This means Jesus wants people to use the gifts and talents he gives them wisely until he returns.

Luke 19:13: And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, Occupy till I come. [pounds: mina, here translated a pound, is twelve ounces and an half: which according to five shillings the ounce is three pounds two shillings and sixpence]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:34

Luke 19:13 encourages engaging in business until the master returns, whereas Matthew 6:34 advises not to worry about tomorrow, which may imply a focus on present trust rather than future planning.

Matthew 6:34: Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day [is] the evil thereof.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:19-20

Luke 19:13 emphasizes engaging in business and potentially accumulating wealth, while Matthew 6:19-20 advises against laying up treasures on earth.

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 Luke 12:22-24

Luke 19:13 suggests proactive engagement in business, whereas Luke 12:22-24 advises against worrying about material needs and implies reliance on God's provision.

Luke 12:22-24: And he said unto his disciples, Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat; neither for the body, what ye shall put on.

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:10

Luke 19:13 involves handling money, but 1 Timothy 6:10 warns that the love of money is the root of all evil.

1 Timothy 6:10: For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. [erred: or, been seduced]
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