Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 22:39

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According to Luke, Jesus often went to the Mount of Olives to pray, and this time his followers went with him. This was a special place where Jesus liked to talk to God.

Luke 22:39: And he came out, and went, as he was wont, to the mount of Olives; and his disciples also followed him.

Contradiction with John 18:1

In John 18:1, after speaking to His disciples, Jesus goes over the brook Cedron to the garden, which seems to imply a different location or setting than in Luke 22:39, where He goes to the Mount of Olives.

John 18:1: When Jesus had spoken these words, he went forth with his disciples over the brook Cedron, where was a garden, into the which he entered, and his disciples.

Contradiction with Matthew 26:36

Matthew 26:36 refers to Jesus going to a place called Gethsemane with His disciples, rather than specifically mentioning the Mount of Olives as in Luke 22:39.

Matthew 26:36: Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith unto the disciples, Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder.

Contradiction with Mark 14:32

Mark 14:32 states that Jesus and His disciples went to a place named Gethsemane, which contrasts with the specific mention of the Mount of Olives in Luke 22:39.

Mark 14:32: And they came to a place which was named Gethsemane: and he saith to his disciples, Sit ye here, while I shall pray.
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