Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7
God looks at the heart while humans look at outward appearances, contradicting the idea that actions or appearances alone, like the faith shown in Luke 7:1, are significant.
1 Samuel 16:7: But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for [the LORD seeth] not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. [outward...: Heb. eyes]
Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
Teaches to love enemies and bless those who curse you, contrasting the Roman centurion's role in enforcing occupation, yet he is portrayed favorably.
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 Matthew 6:1
Warns against performing deeds to be seen by others, contradicting public acts of faith like those depicted surrounding the centurion's servants.
Matthew 6:1: Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. [alms: or, righteousness] [of your: or, with your]
Contradiction with James 2:14
Argues that faith without works is dead, which contrasts the narrative of simple faith being acknowledged in Luke 7:1 without mention of works.
James 2:14: What [doth it] profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him?
Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 5:7
Emphasizes living by faith, not by sight, contrasting with the centurion's reliance on messengers to physically speak to Jesus.
2 Corinthians 5:7: (For we walk by faith, not by sight:)