Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 23:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 23:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 23:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Pilate told the people that they brought Jesus to him because they thought Jesus was a troublemaker, but Pilate had looked into it and didn't find anything wrong with Jesus. Pilate didn't think Jesus did anything bad like the people said.

Luke 23:14: Said unto them, Ye have brought this man unto me, as one that perverteth the people: and, behold, I, having examined [him] before you, have found no fault in this man touching those things whereof ye accuse him:

Contradiction with Matthew 27:26

This verse contradicts Luke 23:14 as Pilate actually orders Jesus to be scourged and then delivered for crucifixion, which suggests culpability contrary to finding no fault.

Matthew 27:26: Then released he Barabbas unto them: and when he had scourged Jesus, he delivered [him] to be crucified.

Contradiction with John 19:16

This verse indicates Pilate handed Jesus over to be crucified, contradicting the claim of finding no fault in Him.

John 19:16: Then delivered he him therefore unto them to be crucified. And they took Jesus, and led [him] away.

Contradiction with Matthew 27:24

Pilate's act of washing his hands implies an acknowledgment of guilt or responsibility, contradicting the exoneration in Luke 23:14.

Matthew 27:24: When Pilate saw that he could prevail nothing, but [that] rather a tumult was made, he took water, and washed [his] hands before the multitude, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this just person: see ye [to it].

Contradiction with Mark 15:15

This verse notes that Pilate, wishing to satisfy the crowd, delivered Jesus to be crucified, contradicting the finding of no fault in Him.

Mark 15:15: And [so] Pilate, willing to content the people, released Barabbas unto them, and delivered Jesus, when he had scourged [him], to be crucified.
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