Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 23:37

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According to Luke, the people were teasing Jesus, saying if He was really a king, He should use His power to save Himself. They didn't understand that Jesus was choosing to stay on the cross to help and save everyone else.

Luke 23:37: And saying, If thou be the king of the Jews, save thyself.

Contradiction with Philippians 2:9-11

Luke 23:37 mocks Jesus' kingship, while Philippians 2:9-11 declares Jesus exalted and every knee shall bow to Him.

Philippians 2:9-11: Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name:

Contradiction with Revelation 19:16

Luke 23:37 questions Jesus' role as King; Revelation 19:16 affirms Jesus' title as "King of Kings, and Lord of Lords."

Revelation 19:16: And he hath on [his] vesture and on his thigh a name written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS.

Contradiction with John 18:36

Luke 23:37 implies earthly kingship mockery; John 18:36 states Jesus' kingdom is not of this world.

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 Matthew 28:18

Luke 23:37 implies lack of authority; Matthew 28:18 states Jesus has all authority in heaven and earth.

Matthew 28:18: And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.

Paradox #1

The contradiction in Luke 23:37 could be seen in the mocking tone of the people addressing Jesus as a king while he is suffering on the cross. It's a conflict between their words of supposed acknowledgment of kingship and their actions of ridicule and cruelty, highlighting the inconsistency between recognizing someone's title or role and disrespecting or harming them.

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