Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 22:61

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 22:61 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 22:61. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, when Jesus looked at Peter, Peter remembered that Jesus had told him he would say he didn't know Jesus three times before the rooster crowed. This made Peter feel sad because he realized he didn't stand by Jesus like he wanted to.

Luke 22:61: And the Lord turned, and looked upon Peter. And Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how he had said unto him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:33

This verse emphasizes that denying Jesus before others leads to Him denying them before God, yet Peter is ultimately forgiven despite his denial.

Matthew 10:33: But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven.

Contradiction with John 21:15-17

Jesus gives Peter a chance to reaffirm his love three times, contrasting the three denials.

John 21:15-17: So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, [son] of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs.

Contradiction with Mark 14:30

Jesus predicts Peter's denial differently, suggesting a crowing before sunrise, varying from the context in Luke.

Mark 14:30: And Jesus saith unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this day, [even] in this night, before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny me thrice.

Contradiction with Mark 8:38

Warns of shame before God if one is ashamed of Jesus, yet Peter’s denial doesn't lead to that outcome.

Mark 8:38:

Contradiction with Matthew 16:18

Jesus calls Peter the rock upon which the church will be built, which contrasts with his moment of weakness in Luke 22:61.

Matthew 16:18: And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. [Peter: this name signifies a rock]
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