Contradiction with Exodus 21:23-25
These verses advocate the principle of "an eye for an eye," requiring strict justice, which contradicts the intent to release a prisoner after punishment as proposed in Luke 23:16.
Exodus 21:23-25: And if [any] mischief follow, then thou shalt give life for life,
Contradiction with Matthew 5:39
Jesus teaches to "resist not evil" and to turn the other cheek, contradicting Pilate's proposal to punish as seen in Luke 23:16.
Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.
Contradiction with Numbers 35:31
States that no satisfaction or commutation should be accepted for the life of a murderer, contradicting the notion of chastisement and release as in Luke 23:16.
Numbers 35:31: Moreover ye shall take no satisfaction for the life of a murderer, which [is] guilty of death: but he shall be surely put to death. [guilty...: Heb. faulty to die]
Contradiction with Proverbs 17:15
Declaring the wicked just or condemning the just is abominable, conflicting with Pilate's decision to chastise and then release Jesus.
Proverbs 17:15: He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both [are] abomination to the LORD.
Contradiction with Isaiah 53:5
Describes the complete punishment and affliction of Jesus for our sins, contrasting Pilate's proposed partial punishment in Luke 23:16.
Isaiah 53:5: But he [was] wounded for our transgressions, [he was] bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace [was] upon him; and with his stripes we are healed. [wounded: or, tormented] [stripes: Heb. bruise]
Contradiction with Amos 5:24
Calls for justice to roll down like waters, suggesting the just outcome is not partial punishment and release as intended in Luke 23:16.
Amos 5:24: But let judgment run down as waters, and righteousness as a mighty stream. [run: Heb. roll]