Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 19:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 19:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 19:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Jesus is telling a story about a servant who didn't do his job well because he was afraid, and now he's in trouble because he didn't try to use what he was given. It's like when someone knows what they're supposed to do but doesn't do it, and then they have to face the consequences.

Luke 19:22: And he saith unto him, Out of thine own mouth will I judge thee, [thou] wicked servant. Thou knewest that I was an austere man, taking up that I laid not down, and reaping that I did not sow:

Contradiction with Romans 2:6

This verse states that God will render to every man according to his deeds, suggesting a just reward rather than a response based on one's own words.

Romans 2:6: Who will render to every man according to his deeds:

Contradiction with James 1:13

This verse indicates that God cannot be tempted with evil, neither can He tempt any man, implying fairness that contrasts with using one's own words against them.

James 1:13: Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: [evil: or, evils]

Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:20

This verse emphasizes that a son will not bear the iniquity of the father, nor the father bear the iniquity of the son, highlighting individual responsibility contrary to using someone’s words as a basis for judgment.

Ezekiel 18:20: The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:1-2

These verses warn not to judge others to avoid being judged in the same manner, conflicting with the approach in Luke 19:22.

Matthew 7:1-2: Judge not, that ye be not judged.

Contradiction with John 7:24

This verse instructs to judge righteous judgment, contrasting with judging based solely on what someone says.

John 7:24: Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment.

Paradox #1

Luke 19:22 could be seen as inconsistent because in this verse, the master judges the servant by the servant's own words, which suggests fairness. Yet, the master still punishes the servant harshly, which seems to conflict with the idea of mercy or understanding. This tension between fair judgment and harsh punishment can appear contradictory.

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