Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 22:71

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 22:71 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 22:71. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the people didn't need anyone else to tell them because they heard Jesus speak himself. They thought they knew what Jesus meant all on their own.

Luke 22:71: And they said, What need we any further witness? for we ourselves have heard of his own mouth.

Contradiction with John 5:31

This verse mentions that if Jesus bears witness of himself, his witness is not true, contradicting the assertion in Luke 22:71 that his witness is sufficient for condemnation.

John 5:31: If I bear witness of myself, my witness is not true.

Contradiction with Matthew 26:63-64

Here, Jesus acknowledges being the Christ, potentially contradicting the sentiment in Luke 22:71, where the council concludes his identity based on their understanding.

Matthew 26:63-64: Jesus saith unto him, Thou hast said: nevertheless I say unto you, Hereafter shall ye see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven.

Contradiction with Mark 15:2

In this verse, Jesus admits to being the King of the Jews, which could be seen as aligning with accusations in Luke 22:71, yet he doesn't explicitly say it as in the other passages.

Mark 15:2: And Pilate asked him, Art thou the King of the Jews? And he answering said unto him, Thou sayest [it].

Contradiction with John 18:37

Jesus affirms being a king, contradicting the implication in Luke 22:71 that only the council's conclusion is necessary without his explicit confirmation.

John 18:37: Pilate therefore said unto him, Art thou a king then? Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am a king. To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth heareth my voice.

Contradiction with Luke 23:3

Similar to John 18:37, where Jesus directly responds to Pilate affirming his identity, offering a complexity to the council's need for direct affirmation in Luke 22:71.

Luke 23:3: And Pilate asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And he answered him and said, Thou sayest [it].
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