Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 20:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 20:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 20:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the religious leaders were angry with Jesus because they realized He was telling a story that showed their mistakes. They were afraid to do anything to Him right away because many people liked Jesus.

Luke 20:19: And the chief priests and the scribes the same hour sought to lay hands on him; and they feared the people: for they perceived that he had spoken this parable against them.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Jesus teaches to love your enemies, in contrast to the chief priests and scribes seeking to harm Him in Luke 20:19.

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

Instructs not to seek revenge, contradicting the actions of the chief priests and scribes in Luke 20:19.

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 1 Peter 3:9

Encourages not to repay evil for evil, which contradicts the intentions of the religious leaders in Luke 20:19.

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 Proverbs 25:21-22

Advises kindness to enemies, conflicting with the hostile plans of the chief priests and scribes in Luke 20:19.

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 Hebrews 10:30

Asserts that vengeance belongs to God, contradicting the human vengeance sought in Luke 20:19.

Hebrews 10:30: For we know him that hath said, Vengeance [belongeth] unto me, I will recompense, saith the Lord. And again, The Lord shall judge his people.

Contradiction with Ephesians 4:31-32

Calls for kindness and forgiveness, clashing with the malicious intentions seen in Luke 20:19.

Ephesians 4:31-32: Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice:
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