Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 20:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 20:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 20:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Jesus is telling a story where bad people hurt a man sent to help them. Jesus is teaching that God will know what they did and will take care of it.

Luke 20:15: So they cast him out of the vineyard, and killed [him]. What therefore shall the lord of the vineyard do unto them?

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

This verse, "Thou shalt not kill," contradicts with Luke 20:15 as it highlights the commandment against killing, whereas Luke 20:15 discusses the act of killing the son.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse, "But I say unto you, Love your enemies," contradicts with Luke 20:15 as it emphasizes love and compassion, in contrast to the act of killing described in Luke 20:15.

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

This verse, "Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord," contradicts with Luke 20:15 where humans take vengeance into their own hands.

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 3:31

This verse, "Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways," contradicts with Luke 20:15 because it advises against following violent or oppressive actions.

Proverbs 3:31: Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways. [the oppressor: Heb. a man of violence]

Contradiction with Colossians 3:12

This verse, "Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies," contradicts with Luke 20:15 which describes merciless actions.

Colossians 3:12: Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;

Paradox #1

The contradiction in Luke 20:15 could be seen in the way people reject what is good or true, despite recognizing it. This verse highlights human tendencies to reject rightful authority or messengers even when it is clear they are in the right, showing inconsistency in moral judgment.

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