Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 23:36

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 23:36 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 23:36. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the soldiers made fun of Jesus when he was on the cross. They gave him something sour to drink, showing they did not understand who he really was.

Luke 23:36: And the soldiers also mocked him, coming to him, and offering him vinegar,

Contradiction with Romans 12:20

This verse encourages showing kindness to enemies, contradicting the mockery described in Luke 23:36.

Romans 12:20: Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse teaches to love and pray for those who persecute you, contrasting with the soldiers' actions of mocking Christ in Luke 23:36.

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 1 Peter 3:9

This verse advises not to repay evil for evil, which contradicts the mocking behavior seen in Luke 23:36.

1 Peter 3:9: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:17

This verse warns against rejoicing at your enemy's downfall, which is the opposite of the soldiers' mockery in Luke 23:36.

Proverbs 24:17: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:

Contradiction with Ephesians 4:29

This verse advises against corrupt communication, such as mockery, which occurs in Luke 23:36.

Ephesians 4:29: Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. [to...: or, to edify profitably]
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