Contradiction with Matthew 5:39
This verse advocates turning the other cheek and promoting forgiveness, while Matthew 18:31 describes servants not forgiving one another.
Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.
Contradiction with Luke 6:36
This verse calls for being merciful as God is merciful, contrasting with the actions of the servant in Matthew 18:31.
Luke 6:36: Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful.
Contradiction with Colossians 3:13
This verse instructs to forgive others as the Lord forgave you, whereas in Matthew 18:31, the servant does not forgive his fellow servant.
Colossians 3:13: Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also [do] ye. [quarrel: or, complaint]
Contradiction with Ephesians 4:32
It encourages kindness and forgiveness, contrasting with the servant's lack of compassion in Matthew 18:31.
Ephesians 4:32: And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.
Contradiction with James 2:13
This verse states, "For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy," highlighting the lack of mercy in Matthew 18:31.
James 2:13: For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment. [rejoiceth: or, glorieth]
Contradiction with Romans 12:17
Advises against repaying evil with evil, unlike the servant's actions in Matthew 18:31.
Romans 12:17: Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
Contradiction with Proverbs 24:29
Warns against seeking revenge, which is contrary to the servant's behavior in Matthew 18:31.
Proverbs 24:29: Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me: I will render to the man according to his work.
Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9
Encourages not repaying evil with evil, unlike the unforgiving servant in Matthew 18:31.
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.