Contradiction with Matthew 9:10-11
These verses show Jesus dining with tax collectors and sinners, suggesting His welcoming approach contrasts with Simon's judgmental attitude in Luke 7:39.
Matthew 9:10-11: And it came to pass, as Jesus sat at meat in the house, behold, many publicans and sinners came and sat down with him and his disciples.
Contradiction with Mark 2:16-17
Here, Jesus emphasizes His mission to reach sinners, contradicting the Pharisee's disdain for associating with a sinner in Luke 7:39.
Mark 2:16-17: And when the scribes and Pharisees saw him eat with publicans and sinners, they said unto his disciples, How is it that he eateth and drinketh with publicans and sinners?
Contradiction with John 8:7
Jesus’s directive to be without sin to cast the first stone contradicts Simon’s judgmental thoughts towards the woman in Luke 7:39.
John 8:7: So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.
Contradiction with Matthew 21:31-32
Jesus indicates that tax collectors and harlots may enter the kingdom of God before the self-righteous, challenging the Pharisee's assumptions in Luke 7:39.
Matthew 21:31-32: Whether of them twain did the will of [his] father? They say unto him, The first. Jesus saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That the publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you.
Contradiction with Romans 2:1
This verse warns against judging others, contradicting the judgmental attitude Simon expresses in Luke 7:39.
Romans 2:1: Therefore thou art inexcusable, O man, whosoever thou art that judgest: for wherein thou judgest another, thou condemnest thyself; for thou that judgest doest the same things.
Contradiction with James 4:11-12
These verses caution against speaking evil of others and judging them, countering the Pharisee's internal judgment of Jesus and the woman in Luke 7:39.
James 4:11-12: Speak not evil one of another, brethren. He that speaketh evil of [his] brother, and judgeth his brother, speaketh evil of the law, and judgeth the law: but if thou judge the law, thou art not a doer of the law, but a judge.
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7
This verse shows that God looks at the heart, not outward appearances, contrasting with Simon’s superficial judgment in Luke 7:39.
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 7:1-2
This passage warns against judging others, which would return judgment onto oneself, contrasting Simon’s judgmental thoughts in Luke 7:39.
Matthew 7:1-2: Judge not, that ye be not judged.
Paradox #1
The contradiction or inconsistency in this verse could be seen in the judgmental attitude of the Pharisee, who questions Jesus' association with a sinful woman. Although the Pharisee is religious and likely values compassion and forgiveness, he seems to contradict these values by judging and distancing himself from those he considers sinners. This reveals a conflict between his religious beliefs and his actions.