Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 22:63

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 22:63 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 22:63. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the people who were holding Jesus made fun of him and hit him. They were being very mean to Jesus and hurting him.

Luke 22:63: And the men that held Jesus mocked him, and smote [him].

Contradiction with Matthew 26:67

This verse portrays similar mistreatment of Jesus, rather than contradicting the abuse described in Luke 22:63.

Matthew 26:67: Saying, Prophesy unto us, thou Christ, Who is he that smote thee?

Contradiction with Mark 14:65

This verse also shows Jesus being mocked and beaten, consistent with Luke 22:63.

Mark 14:65: And some began to spit on him, and to cover his face, and to buffet him, and to say unto him, Prophesy: and the servants did strike him with the palms of their hands.

Contradiction with John 18:22

Jesus being struck is described similarly, not a contradiction but a parallel account.

John 18:22: And when he had thus spoken, one of the officers which stood by struck Jesus with the palm of his hand, saying, Answerest thou the high priest so? [with...: or, with a rod]

Contradiction with Isaiah 53:5

This prophecy predicts the suffering of the Messiah, aligning with the events in Luke 22:63.

Isaiah 53:5: But he [was] wounded for our transgressions, [he was] bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace [was] upon him; and with his stripes we are healed. [wounded: or, tormented] [stripes: Heb. bruise]

Contradiction with 1 Peter 2:23

This verse describes Jesus' response to suffering, aligning with his silent endurance in Luke 22:63.

1 Peter 2:23: Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed [himself] to him that judgeth righteously: [himself: or, his cause]

Paradox #1

The potential moral conflict in this context might arise from the depiction of mistreatment and violence. It could be seen as conflicting with the broader moral teachings of love, compassion, and kindness found elsewhere in religious teachings. There's a tension between the actions described and the moral values generally advocated.

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