Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 23:24

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 23:24 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 23:24. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Pilate agreed to do what the people wanted. Even though he didn't think Jesus did anything wrong, he let them decide.

Luke 23:24: And Pilate gave sentence that it should be as they required. [gave...: or, assented]

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 19:21

Luke 23:24 shows mercy with "And Pilate gave sentence that it should be as they required," but Deuteronomy 19:21 advocates for "eye for eye" justice.

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 Proverbs 17:15

Proverbs states it is an abomination to justify the wicked, whereas Luke 23:24 implies Pilate's sentence was in alignment with the desires of the crowd for Jesus' crucifixion.

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 5:23

It condemns those who acquit the guilty for a bribe, contrasting with Pilate’s action in Luke 23:24, where he concedes to the crowd's demand without seeking justice.

Isaiah 5:23: Which justify the wicked for reward, and take away the righteousness of the righteous from him!

Contradiction with Romans 1:32

Paul asserts that knowing the righteous judgment of God demands that those who commit sins are worthy of death, contrasting Pilate's yielding to unjust demands in Luke 23:24.

Romans 1:32: Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them. [have...: or, consent with]

Contradiction with James 4:17

It states knowing to do good and not doing it is sin, contrasting Pilate’s inaction against an unjust sentence in Luke 23:24.

James 4:17: Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth [it] not, to him it is sin.
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