Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 20:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 20:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 20:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, this story shows how some people hurt and send away messengers who are sent to help them. It teaches that we should listen to and care for those who bring important messages.

Luke 20:12: And again he sent a third: and they wounded him also, and cast [him] out.

Contradiction with Luke 6:29

While Luke 20:12 involves violence against the servants, Luke 6:29 teaches turning the other cheek when struck.

Luke 6:29: And unto him that smiteth thee on the [one] cheek offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloke forbid not [to take thy] coat also.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Luke 20:12 mentions sending servants despite previous violence, whereas Matthew 5:44 emphasizes loving your enemies and blessing those who curse you.

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 12:19

In Luke 20:12, the owner takes no action against the violent tenants, while Romans 12:19 advises leaving vengeance to God.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:1

Luke 20:12 recounts confrontation leading to violence, but Proverbs 15:1 suggests a soft answer turns away wrath.

Proverbs 15:1: A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:12

The tenants in Luke 20:12 harm the servants, contradicting the Golden Rule in Matthew 7:12 to do unto others as you would have them do unto you.

Matthew 7:12: Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.

Contradiction with Exodus 21:24

Luke 20:12 remains non-retaliatory, which contrasts with the "eye for an eye" principle in Exodus 21:24.

Exodus 21:24: Eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot,

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9

Instead of repaying evil for evil as seen in the tenants' actions in Luke 20:12, 1 Peter 3:9 instructs to repay evil with a blessing.

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.

Contradiction with Ephesians 4:31

Luke 20:12 encompasses wrath and anger, whereas Ephesians 4:31 encourages putting away all bitterness, wrath, and anger.

Ephesians 4:31: Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice:

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:21-22

The enduring hostility in Luke 20:12 contrasts with the advice in Proverbs 25:21-22 to feed and give drink to your enemy.

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