Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
This verse teaches to love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, whereas Luke 20:13 involves sending the son to those who might not respect him.
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 Proverbs 3:5
Advises trusting in the Lord with all your heart and not leaning on your own understanding, contrasting with sending the son as a final attempt based on human reasoning.
Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:22
States that obedience is better than sacrifice, contradicting the idea of risking the son’s safety as a sacrifice.
1 Samuel 15:22: And Samuel said, Hath the LORD [as great] delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey [is] better than sacrifice, [and] to hearken than the fat of rams.
Contradiction with Matthew 26:39
Jesus praying for the cup to pass from him suggests submission to divine will, while Luke 20:13 depicts a risky human decision.
Matthew 26:39: And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour?
Contradiction with John 10:18
Jesus claims He lays down His life willingly, contrasting with being sent into a situation with uncertain respect.
John 10:18: No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment have I received of my Father.
Contradiction with Hosea 6:6
Emphasizes mercy over sacrifice, opposing the notion of risking something (the son) as a last resort.
Hosea 6:6: For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.
Paradox #1
The moral conflict in this verse could be seen in the expectation of goodwill or change in behavior by sending someone beloved, despite previous encounters of hostility or violence. It may seem inconsistent to expect a different outcome without addressing the underlying issues or past negative actions.