Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 23:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 23:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 23:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, when Pilate asked Jesus if He was the King of the Jews, Jesus replied in a way that means, "That's what you say." This shows that Jesus did not deny being a king, but He didn't explain it fully to Pilate either.

Luke 23:3: And Pilate asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And he answered him and said, Thou sayest [it].

Contradiction with John 18:36

Jesus states His kingdom is not of this world, which contrasts with claiming to be a king in a worldly sense.

John 18:36: Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.

Contradiction with Mark 15:31-32

The chief priests and scribes mockingly suggest Jesus should save Himself if He is the King, questioning His kingship.

Mark 15:31-32: Likewise also the chief priests mocking said among themselves with the scribes, He saved others; himself he cannot save.

Contradiction with John 19:15

The crowd denies Jesus as their king, claiming allegiance to Caesar instead, opposing His kingship.

John 19:15: But they cried out, Away with [him], away with [him], crucify him. Pilate saith unto them, Shall I crucify your King? The chief priests answered, We have no king but Caesar.

Contradiction with Matthew 27:37

The sign above Jesus reads "This is Jesus, the King of the Jews," placed in a mocking manner, contradicting genuine recognition.

Matthew 27:37: And set up over his head his accusation written, THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS.

Contradiction with John 19:21

The chief priests dispute Pilate's writing that Jesus is the King of the Jews, showing disagreement with His kingship.

John 19:21: Then said the chief priests of the Jews to Pilate, Write not, The King of the Jews; but that he said, I am King of the Jews.

Paradox #1

The contradiction in Luke 23:3 can involve the different descriptions of Jesus' trial and interaction with Pilate across the four Gospels. Each Gospel presents slightly different details and dialogue, which can lead to inconsistencies in the depiction of events and words spoken during the trial.

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