Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 23:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 23:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 23:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, this verse means that Pilate and Herod, who used to not get along, became friends on the day they both dealt with Jesus. They found common ground and started to work together even though they were enemies before.

Luke 23:12: And the same day Pilate and Herod were made friends together: for before they were at enmity between themselves.

Contradiction with Luke 12:51

This verse states Jesus brings division, which contradicts the unity between Herod and Pilate in Luke 23:12.

Luke 12:51: Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division:

Contradiction with Matthew 10:34

Here, Jesus speaks of bringing sword, implying conflict, contrary to the reconciliation in Luke 23:12.

Matthew 10:34: Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.

Contradiction with Micah 7:6

This verse speaks of man's enemies being his own family, conflicting with the reconciliation between Pilate and Herod.

Micah 7:6: For the son dishonoureth the father, the daughter riseth up against her mother, the daughter in law against her mother in law; a man's enemies [are] the men of his own house.

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