Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 20:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 20:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 20:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Jesus was telling a story about bad workers in a vineyard. He explained that the owner will come and replace them with others, and the people listening were very surprised and said, "No way, that can't happen!"

Luke 20:16: He shall come and destroy these husbandmen, and shall give the vineyard to others. And when they heard [it], they said, God forbid.

Contradiction with Matthew 21:43

This verse suggests that the kingdom of God will be taken from the current leaders and given to others who will produce its fruits, which contradicts with the concept of destroying the vine-dressers.

Matthew 21:43: Therefore say I unto you, The kingdom of God shall be taken from you, and given to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof.

Contradiction with Romans 11:29

This verse states the gifts and calling of God are without repentance, which may contradict the notion of taking away what was given as depicted in Luke 20:16.

Romans 11:29: For the gifts and calling of God [are] without repentance.

Contradiction with Luke 15:4

This verse emphasizes the idea of redemption and seeking the lost, which contradicts the idea of destroying those who are fruitless.

Luke 15:4: What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find it?

Contradiction with Ezekiel 33:11

This verse expresses God's desire for the wicked to turn from their ways and live, rather than being destroyed, contradicting the action of destroying the vine-dressers.

Ezekiel 33:11: Say unto them, [As] I live, saith the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live: turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O house of Israel?

Contradiction with Matthew 18:14

This verse highlights that it is not the will of God for any of the little ones to perish, contrasting the idea of destruction in Luke 20:16.

Matthew 18:14: Even so it is not the will of your Father which is in heaven, that one of these little ones should perish.

Paradox #1

The contradiction or conflict in the verse from Luke 20:16 could arise from the idea of justice and retribution. It raises questions about the morality of severe punishment and whether it aligns with the values of forgiveness and mercy that are also taught in the Bible. This can create tension between justice being served and the call to respond with compassion and grace.

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