Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 23:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 23:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 23:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, during a special festival, the leaders had a rule that they had to let one person go free from jail, which is why they talked about letting someone go. It's like when you get to pick a special treat, but here they were choosing to let someone be free.

Luke 23:17: (For of necessity he must release one unto them at the feast.)

Contradiction with Matthew 27:15

Contradicts by stating that the custom existed during the feast, similar content to Luke 23:17 without additional contradictions.

Matthew 27:15: Now at [that] feast the governor was wont to release unto the people a prisoner, whom they would.

Contradiction with Mark 15:6

Like Matthew 27:15, mentions the custom of releasing a prisoner, similar to Luke 23:17 without extra contradictions.

Mark 15:6: Now at [that] feast he released unto them one prisoner, whomsoever they desired.

Contradiction with John 18:39

Also states the custom during the feast, aligning with Luke 23:17 rather than contradicting.

John 18:39: But ye have a custom, that I should release unto you one at the passover: will ye therefore that I release unto you the King of the Jews?

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