Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 22:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 22:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 22:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the men were happy and promised to give Judas some money. They did this because Judas agreed to help them catch Jesus.

Luke 22:5: And they were glad, and covenanted to give him money.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:17

This verse commands not to covet, but Luke 22:5 shows an agreement to betray Jesus for money, a form of coveting.

Exodus 20:17: Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's wife, nor his manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor any thing that [is] thy neighbour's.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse teaches to love your enemies, while Luke 22:5 involves conspiring against Jesus, which is an act of enmity.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Luke 6:31

This verse instructs to do unto others as you would have them do unto you, contradicting the betrayal plot in Luke 22:5.

Luke 6:31: And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.
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