Contradiction with Matthew 9:10-11
In this verse, Jesus is criticized by the Pharisees for eating with tax collectors and sinners, but Jesus responds by explaining his mission, contrasting Luke 19:7 where the people murmur about Jesus visiting Zacchaeus, a sinner, without understanding His purpose.
Matthew 9:10-11: And it came to pass, as Jesus sat at meat in the house, behold, many publicans and sinners came and sat down with him and his disciples.
Contradiction with Mark 2:15-17
Jesus openly eats with sinners and tax collectors, stating that He came to call sinners, not the righteous, contrasting the judgmental murmuring in Luke 19:7 when He goes to Zacchaeus's house.
Mark 2:15-17: And it came to pass, that, as Jesus sat at meat in his house, many publicans and sinners sat also together with Jesus and his disciples: for there were many, and they followed him.
Contradiction with John 8:7
Here, Jesus challenges those without sin to cast the first stone at a sinner, emphasizing forgiveness and understanding, contrasting the judgmental attitude of the crowd in Luke 19:7.
John 8:7: So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.
Contradiction with Matthew 11:19
Jesus is accused of being a friend of publicans and sinners, but He states that wisdom is justified by her children, indicating His acceptance of sinners, which contrasts with the murmuring against Him in Luke 19:7.
Matthew 11:19: The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold a man gluttonous, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners. But wisdom is justified of her children.
Paradox #1
The contradiction or inconsistency in Luke 19:7 could be seen in the judgmental attitude of the crowd. They criticize someone for interacting with a known sinner, which contrasts with the teachings of acceptance and forgiveness found elsewhere in the Bible. This reflects a conflict between societal judgment and the message of grace and redemption.