Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 23:19

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According to Luke, Barabbas was a man who got into big trouble because he did bad things like starting fights in the city and hurting people, so he was put in prison. This verse explains why Barabbas was locked up.

Luke 23:19: (Who for a certain sedition made in the city, and for murder, was cast into prison.)

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

Luke 23:19 discusses Barabbas, who committed murder, being chosen over Jesus, contradicting the commandment "Thou shalt not kill."

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Proverbs 17:15

This verse states that justifying the wicked and condemning the just are both abominations, contradicting the release of Barabbas and the condemnation of 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 5:20

The verse warns against calling evil good and good evil, contradicting the choice of freeing Barabbas instead of Jesus.

Isaiah 5:20: Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter! [call...: Heb. say concerning evil, It is good, etc]

Contradiction with Acts 3:14

This verse states the choice of denying the Holy One and choosing a murderer, contradicting the notion of justice in Luke 23:19.

Acts 3:14: But ye denied the Holy One and the Just, and desired a murderer to be granted unto you;

Contradiction with Matthew 27:24

Pilate washed his hands declaring innocence, contradicting the responsibility of justice for choosing Barabbas, a murderer.

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].
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