Contradiction with Matthew 27:12
Describes Jesus remaining silent before accusations, contrasting with the accusation of blasphemy.
Matthew 27:12: And when he was accused of the chief priests and elders, he answered nothing.
Contradiction with Isaiah 53:7
Highlights Jesus's silence and non-response to affliction, unlike the narrative of blasphemy.
Isaiah 53:7: He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth: he is brought as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb, so he openeth not his mouth.
Contradiction with John 18:23
Shows Jesus responding calmly and rationally to being struck, opposing the image of speaking blasphemous things.
John 18:23: Jesus answered him, If I have spoken evil, bear witness of the evil: but if well, why smitest thou me?
Contradiction with 1 Peter 2:23
States that Jesus did not retaliate or threaten when he suffered, contrasting with speaking blasphemous things.
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]
Contradiction with Luke 23:9
Describes Jesus not answering Herod's questions, conflicting with speaking out blasphemously.
Luke 23:9: Then he questioned with him in many words; but he answered him nothing.