Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 20:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 20:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 20:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Jesus is telling a story where God is like the owner of a vineyard. He sends someone to collect what is grown there, but the people working in the vineyard are unkind and send the helper back with nothing.

Luke 20:10: And at the season he sent a servant to the husbandmen, that they should give him of the fruit of the vineyard: but the husbandmen beat him, and sent [him] away empty.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Encourages love and prayer for enemies, contrasting with the harm done by the husbandmen in Luke 20:10.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Romans 12:17

Advises against repaying evil for evil, contradicting the violent response of the husbandmen.

Romans 12:17: Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

Contradiction with Ephesians 4:32

Calls for kindness and forgiveness, opposing the hostility shown by the husbandmen.

Ephesians 4:32: And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:21-22

Instructs to feed and give drink to an enemy, opposite to the treatment of the servants in Luke 20:10.

Proverbs 25:21-22: If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9

Advises not to repay evil with evil, contrasting the actions of the husbandmen.

1 Peter 3:9: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.

Paradox #1

The potential contradiction in this verse could arise from the idea of sending multiple servants despite knowing the violent rejection and harm that earlier ones faced. It might seem inconsistent to repeatedly place individuals in harm's way, which could be seen as a lack of regard for their safety.

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