Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 20:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 20:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 20:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, one day, while Jesus was teaching people in the temple and sharing the good news, some important religious leaders came to talk to him. They wanted to see what he was doing and find out more about his teachings.

Luke 20:1: And it came to pass, [that] on one of those days, as he taught the people in the temple, and preached the gospel, the chief priests and the scribes came upon [him] with the elders,

Contradiction with Mark 11:27-28

In Mark's version, the chief priests, scribes, and elders come to Jesus as He is walking in the temple, emphasizing an ongoing action in a different sequence compared to Luke 20:1 where it seems they approach Him after He finishes teaching.

Mark 11:27-28: And they come again to Jerusalem: and as he was walking in the temple, there come to him the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders,

Contradiction with Matthew 21:23

Matthew describes the event similarly but does not specify the teaching, creating a different focal point compared to Luke where Jesus is teaching before being questioned.

Matthew 21:23: And when he was come into the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came unto him as he was teaching, and said, By what authority doest thou these things? and who gave thee this authority?

Contradiction with John 8:2-3

This passage shows the scribes and Pharisees bringing a woman caught in adultery to Jesus at the temple early in the morning, presenting a scenario where Jesus' teaching is interrupted early on, which is not mentioned in Luke 20:1.

John 8:2-3: And early in the morning he came again into the temple, and all the people came unto him; and he sat down, and taught them.

Contradiction with John 7:14-15

Provides an account of Jesus teaching midway through the feast rather than a specific instance like in Luke 20:1, highlighting a different setting and timeframe.

John 7:14-15: Now about the midst of the feast Jesus went up into the temple, and taught.

Contradiction with Mark 1:21-22

Describes Jesus teaching with authority in Capernaum's synagogue, illustrating another teaching instance separate from Luke 20:1.

Mark 1:21-22: And they went into Capernaum; and straightway on the sabbath day he entered into the synagogue, and taught.
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