Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
Luke 9:55 shows Jesus rebuking His disciples' hostile intent, whereas Matthew 5:44 instructs to love and pray for enemies, highlighting a contrast between rebuke and proactive love.
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 Exodus 21:24
Luke 9:55 rebukes the disciples for considering vengeful action, while Exodus 21:24 follows the law of retaliation – "eye for an eye," emphasizing differing approaches to justice.
Exodus 21:24: Eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot,
Contradiction with Proverbs 24:17
Luke 9:55 emphasizes rebuke of destructive intent and promoting control, while Proverbs 24:17 advises not to rejoice in the downfall of enemies, focusing instead on internal attitudes.
Proverbs 24:17: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:
Contradiction with Galatians 5:14-15
Luke 9:55 contradicts with rebuking harmful intentions, whereas Galatians warns against devouring each other, emphasizing communal love over reciprocal harm.
Galatians 5:14-15: For all the law is fulfilled in one word, [even] in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
Contradiction with Romans 12:19
In Luke 9:55 Jesus rebukes vengeance intent; Romans 12:19 aligns with this by advising against vengeance, though implicitly suggesting divine justice over personal.
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.