Contradiction with Deuteronomy 19:21
The law of Moses demands strict justice, life for life, contradicting the mercy shown in Luke 23:22.
Deuteronomy 19:21: And thine eye shall not pity; [but] life [shall go] for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot.
Contradiction with Exodus 21:24
The principle of "an eye for an eye" contradicts Pilate's declaration of finding no fault in Jesus warranting death.
Exodus 21:24: Eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot,
Contradiction with Numbers 35:31
This verse insists no ransom can be accepted for the life of a murderer, suggesting the necessity of execution, conflicting with the lack of guilt in Luke 23:22.
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
Condemning the just and justifying the wicked are abominations to the Lord, contradicting Pilate's statement of innocence.
Proverbs 17:15: He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both [are] abomination to the LORD.
Contradiction with Romans 3:23
All have sinned and come short of the glory of God contradicts Pilate's claim that Jesus did no evil.
Romans 3:23: For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
Contradiction with Isaiah 53:9
The prophecy of Messiah's innocence contradicts the crowd's desire for His execution.
Isaiah 53:9: And he made his grave with the wicked, and with the rich in his death; because he had done no violence, neither [was any] deceit in his mouth. [death: Heb. deaths]
Contradiction with John 8:46
Jesus challenges any to convict Him of sin, which supports His innocence, contrasting with the call for His death.
John 8:46: Which of you convinceth me of sin? And if I say the truth, why do ye not believe me?
Paradox #1
One potential contradiction in that verse could be the disconnect between acknowledging innocence and yet allowing for punishment. This highlights a conflict between knowing what is right (recognizing innocence) and failing to act according to that understanding by not preventing an unjust outcome.