Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 22:60

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 22:60 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 22:60. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Peter pretended not to know Jesus even though he did, and right after he said that, a rooster crowed. This was to show that Peter made a mistake by not telling the truth about being Jesus' friend.

Luke 22:60: And Peter said, Man, I know not what thou sayest. And immediately, while he yet spake, the cock crew.

Contradiction with Matthew 26:70

In Matthew 26:70, Peter denies knowing Jesus before one maid, whereas, in Luke 22:60, he denies the third time before a different person.

Matthew 26:70: And when he was gone out into the porch, another [maid] saw him, and said unto them that were there, This [fellow] was also with Jesus of Nazareth.

Contradiction with Mark 14:71

Mark 14:71 describes Peter cursing and swearing during his denial, which is not mentioned in Luke 22:60.

Mark 14:71: But he began to curse and to swear, [saying], I know not this man of whom ye speak.

Contradiction with John 18:27

In John 18:27, Peter denies Jesus a third time after questioning by one of the high priest's servants, differing from Luke 22:60 where it is a servant of the high priest’s relative.

John 18:27: Peter then denied again: and immediately the cock crew.
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