Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 19:24

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 19:24 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 19:24. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Jesus is teaching that when you use your gifts and talents well, you will get more good things, but if you don't, you might lose what you have. It's a reminder that God wants us to do our best with what we are given.

Luke 19:24: And he said unto them that stood by, Take from him the pound, and give [it] to him that hath ten pounds.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:42

This verse suggests giving to those who ask and not withholding, while Luke 19:24 reflects taking away from someone who has little.

Matthew 5:42: Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.

Contradiction with James 2:5

This verse indicates that God has chosen the poor to be rich in faith, which contrasts with the idea of taking away from the one who has little.

James 2:5: Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him? [of the: or, of that]

Contradiction with Proverbs 22:16

This verse implies that oppressing the poor to increase wealth will lead to poverty, contradicting the action of taking from the less fortunate in Luke 19:24.

Proverbs 22:16: He that oppresseth the poor to increase his [riches, and] he that giveth to the rich, [shall] surely [come] to want.

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 8:14

Promotes the idea of equality and sharing what one has, as opposed to redistributing from the one who has less as in Luke 19:24.

2 Corinthians 8:14: But by an equality, [that] now at this time your abundance [may be a supply] for their want, that their abundance also may be [a supply] for your want: that there may be equality:

Contradiction with Proverbs 19:17

This verse states that lending to the poor is lending to the Lord, unlike the act of taking from the poor servant in Luke 19:24.

Proverbs 19:17: He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again. [that which...: or, his deed]

Paradox #1

The contradiction in this verse could be seen in the context of fairness and distribution of wealth. It might seem unfair to some that a person who has little loses what they have, while someone who already has more receives even more. This can appear to conflict with the values of kindness and fairness.

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