Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 23:33

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 23:33 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 23:33. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, this verse means that Jesus was taken to a place called Calvary, where he was put on a cross to die, along with two other people who had done bad things. Christians believe this shows how Jesus was very brave and loved everyone because he went through a lot of pain to help people be forgiven for their mistakes.

Luke 23:33: And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand, and the other on the left. [Calvary: or, The place of a skull]

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

"Thou shalt not kill" contradicts the crucifixion described in Luke 23:33, as it involves the execution of Jesus.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse teaches to love your enemies, contradicting the act of crucifying Jesus as seen in Luke 23:33.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with John 10:18

Jesus says no one takes his life but he lays it down of his own accord, which contradicts the depiction of others crucifying him in Luke 23:33.

John 10:18: No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment have I received of my Father.

Contradiction with Acts 2:23

Contradicts the blame on individuals for the crucifixion in Luke 23:33 by emphasizing God's predetermined plan.

Acts 2:23: Him, being delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, ye have taken, and by wicked hands have crucified and slain:
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