Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 22:54

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According to Luke, after Jesus was taken away by the guards, they brought him to the house of the high priest. Peter, one of Jesus' friends, followed them from a distance to see what would happen.

Luke 22:54: Then took they him, and led [him], and brought him into the high priest's house. And Peter followed afar off.

Contradiction with Matthew 26:58

States Peter followed Jesus to the high priest's courtyard, where he sat with the servants to see the outcome, indicating awareness rather than keeping a distance.

Matthew 26:58: Now the chief priests, and elders, and all the council, sought false witness against Jesus, to put him to death;

Contradiction with Mark 14:54

Describes Peter following afar off but entering the courtyard of the high priest, reflecting cautious proximity instead of significant distance.

Mark 14:54: And Peter followed him afar off, even into the palace of the high priest: and he sat with the servants, and warmed himself at the fire.

Contradiction with John 18:15-16

Mentions that another disciple, known to the high priest, helped Peter gain entry to the courtyard, suggesting Peter wasn't entirely distant or unaccompanied.

John 18:15-16: And Simon Peter followed Jesus, and [so did] another disciple: that disciple was known unto the high priest, and went in with Jesus into the palace of the high priest.
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