Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 7:41

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 7:41 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 7:41. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Jesus told a story about a man who was owed money by two people. One person owed him a lot of money, and the other owed him a little, to teach about forgiveness and love.

Luke 7:41: There was a certain creditor which had two debtors: the one owed five hundred pence, and the other fifty.

Contradiction with James 2:17

This verse emphasizes that faith without works is dead, contrasting with the parable in Luke 7:41 where forgiveness is highlighted without mention of additional deeds.

James 2:17: Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone. [alone: Gr. by itself]

Contradiction with Romans 4:5

This verse speaks about faith being credited as righteousness without works, which contrasts with the implication in Luke 7:41 where indebtedness could signify the necessity of forgiveness over works.

Romans 4:5: But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.

Contradiction with Galatians 2:16

This verse emphasizes that a person is not justified by the works of the law, but by faith in Jesus, which can seem contradictory to the idea of owing a debt as depicted in Luke 7:41.

Galatians 2:16: Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:12

This verse speaks about forgiving debts as an ongoing conditional process, potentially contrasting with the one-time forgiveness in the parable.

Matthew 6:12: And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.

Contradiction with Proverbs 22:7

This verse states the rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender, contrasting with the concept of debt forgiveness in Luke 7:41.

Proverbs 22:7: The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower [is] servant to the lender. [the lender: Heb. the man that lendeth]
Disclaimer: The content provided at PolarBible.com is for educational purposes only. Readers have the full right to agree or disagree with the interpretations and conclusions presented. We take no responsibility for any actions or decisions taken based on the information shared as Polar Verses.