Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 23:38

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 23:38 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 23:38. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the words written above Jesus when he was on the cross were in three different languages and said, "This is the King of the Jews." It was a way to show that Jesus was very important to many people, and everyone passing by could read it.

Luke 23:38: And a superscription also was written over him in letters of Greek, and Latin, and Hebrew, THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.

Contradiction with John 19:19

This verse states the superscription written by Pilate as "Jesus of Nazareth the King of the Jews," which contradicts the account in Luke 23:38.

John 19:19: And Pilate wrote a title, and put [it] on the cross. And the writing was, JESUS OF NAZARETH THE KING OF THE JEWS.

Contradiction with Mark 15:26

This verse refers to the inscription as only "The King of the Jews," differing from Luke 23:38, which states a more detailed title.

Mark 15:26: And the superscription of his accusation was written over, THE KING OF THE JEWS.

Contradiction with Matthew 27:37

This verse reports the title as "This is Jesus the King of the Jews," providing a slightly different wording compared to Luke 23:38.

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

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