Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 22:47

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 22:47 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 22:47. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Judas, who was one of Jesus' special friends, came with a large group of people and kissed Jesus as a way to show them who Jesus was. This kiss was a sign for the people to take Jesus away.

Luke 22:47: And while he yet spake, behold a multitude, and he that was called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them, and drew near unto Jesus to kiss him.

Contradiction with John 18:2

In John 18:2, Judas is said to know the place where Jesus went often with his disciples, but it does not specifically mention a betrayal with a kiss.

John 18:2: And Judas also, which betrayed him, knew the place: for Jesus ofttimes resorted thither with his disciples.

Contradiction with Matthew 26:49-50

In Matthew 26:49-50, Judas immediately approaches Jesus to kiss Him, but Jesus calls him "friend" and asks him why he is there, without highlighting the act as a signal of betrayal.

Matthew 26:49-50: And Jesus said unto him, Friend, wherefore art thou come? Then came they, and laid hands on Jesus, and took him.

Contradiction with Mark 14:44

Mark 14:44 describes Judas giving a prearranged signal to identify Jesus, but it emphasizes the act rather than a parallel dialogue occurring with a crowd as in Luke 22:47.

Mark 14:44: And he that betrayed him had given them a token, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he; take him, and lead [him] away safely.

Contradiction with John 18:5-6

In John 18:5-6, Jesus identifies Himself to the arresters, which results in them falling backward, contrasting with the immediate progression of events after Judas' kiss in Luke 22:47.

John 18:5-6: They answered him, Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus saith unto them, I am [he]. And Judas also, which betrayed him, stood with them.
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