Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 22:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 22:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 22:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Jesus is telling his friends that he won't eat this special meal again until everything God has promised happens. It's like saying he'll have a big celebration with them later, when everything is perfect in God's kingdom.

Luke 22:16: For I say unto you, I will not any more eat thereof, until it be fulfilled in the kingdom of God.

Contradiction with Matthew 26:29

Here, Jesus states he will not drink of the fruit of the vine until the day he drinks it new with his disciples in his Father's kingdom, which can imply a different understanding of when the kingdom is fulfilled compared to Luke 22:16.

Matthew 26:29: But I say unto you, I will not drink henceforth of this fruit of the vine, until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father's kingdom.

Contradiction with Mark 14:25

Similar to Matthew 26:29, Jesus indicates he will drink wine new in the kingdom of God, which adds another viewpoint on the consumption of wine and the timetable of the kingdom's fulfillment as mentioned in Luke 22:16.

Mark 14:25: Verily I say unto you, I will drink no more of the fruit of the vine, until that day that I drink it new in the kingdom of God.

Contradiction with John 18:36

Jesus mentions that his kingdom is not of this world, which can contrast with the immediate or earthly expectation of the kingdom that some might interpret from Luke 22:16.

John 18:36: Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.

Contradiction with Acts 1:6-7

The disciples ask if Jesus will restore the kingdom to Israel at that time, and Jesus responds that it is not for them to know the times, suggesting a different timeline or understanding of the fulfillment compared to Luke 22:16.

Acts 1:6-7: When they therefore were come together, they asked of him, saying, Lord, wilt thou at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel?

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 11:26

Paul speaks of proclaiming the Lord's death until he comes, hinting at a future fulfillment that could contrast with any interpretation of an already present kingdom in Luke 22:16.

1 Corinthians 11:26: For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord's death till he come. [ye do...: or, shew ye]
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