Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 22:66

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According to Luke, this verse tells that when it was morning, the important leaders and teachers took Jesus to a meeting to ask him questions. They wanted to understand who he was and what he was doing.

Luke 22:66: And as soon as it was day, the elders of the people and the chief priests and the scribes came together, and led him into their council, saying,

Contradiction with John 18:31

In Luke 22:66, Jewish leaders take Jesus to their council, while John 18:31 suggests they didn't have authority to put Jesus to death, relying on Roman authority.

John 18:31: Then said Pilate unto them, Take ye him, and judge him according to your law. The Jews therefore said unto him, It is not lawful for us to put any man to death:

Contradiction with Mark 14:55

Luke 22:66 describes an orderly council meeting, while Mark 14:55 indicates the council actively sought false witness against Jesus.

Mark 14:55: And the chief priests and all the council sought for witness against Jesus to put him to death; and found none.

Contradiction with John 18:19

Luke 22:66 describes a council trial, but John 18:19 recounts the high priest questioning Jesus privately, differing in procedure.

John 18:19: The high priest then asked Jesus of his disciples, and of his doctrine.

Contradiction with Matthew 27:1

Luke 22:66 references a morning council meeting; Matthew 27:1 implies deliberations could have occurred beforehand, suggesting inconsistency in timing.

Matthew 27:1: When the morning was come, all the chief priests and elders of the people took counsel against Jesus to put him to death:

Contradiction with John 11:47

In Luke 22:66, Jesus is brought before the council; however, John 11:47 discusses the council convening to plan against Jesus prior, indicating ongoing plots.

John 11:47: Then gathered the chief priests and the Pharisees a council, and said, What do we? for this man doeth many miracles.
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