Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 23:11

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According to Luke, King Herod and his soldiers made fun of Jesus and dressed him in a fancy robe to make a joke out of him before sending him back to Pilate. They didn't believe Jesus was important and wanted to show that by mocking him.

Luke 23:11: And Herod with his men of war set him at nought, and mocked [him], and arrayed him in a gorgeous robe, and sent him again to Pilate.

Contradiction with Acts 10:34-35

God shows no partiality and accepts those who work righteousness, contradicting Herod's mockery which shows a lack of reverence.

Acts 10:34-35: Then Peter opened [his] mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:

Contradiction with Matthew 26:67

Depicts Jesus being physically abused after being mocked, contradicting any respect or fair treatment.

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

Contradiction with Isaiah 53:3

Describes the Messiah as despised and rejected, which contradicts any notion of him being accepted or respected by Herod.

Isaiah 53:3: He is despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief: and we hid as it were [our] faces from him; he was despised, and we esteemed him not. [we hid...: or, he hid as it were his face from us: Heb. as an hiding of faces from him, or, from us]

Contradiction with Matthew 2:11

Contradicts the contempt shown by Herod, as it depicts magi paying homage to Jesus, recognizing his kingliness.

Matthew 2:11: And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh. [presented: or, offered]

Paradox #1

The contradiction or conflict in Luke 23:11 could be seen in the way respect and dignity are due to all individuals, yet the verse depicts a scene where mockery and humiliation are inflicted on Jesus. This can be contrasted against teachings of love and respect for others.

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