Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 23:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 23:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 23:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the people were very upset because Jesus was teaching and getting many people excited all over the land, starting from Galilee and coming to their city. They thought Jesus was causing trouble by doing this.

Luke 23:5: And they were the more fierce, saying, He stirreth up the people, teaching throughout all Jewry, beginning from Galilee to this place.

Contradiction with Matthew 27:12

While Luke 23:5 describes an accusation of Jesus stirring up the people, Matthew 27:12 states that Jesus did not answer any accusations, implying no active incitement.

Matthew 27:12: And when he was accused of the chief priests and elders, he answered nothing.

Contradiction with Luke 23:14

This verse contradicts Luke 23:5 by stating that Pilate found no fault in Jesus, countering the claim of him causing disorder.

Luke 23:14: Said unto them, Ye have brought this man unto me, as one that perverteth the people: and, behold, I, having examined [him] before you, have found no fault in this man touching those things whereof ye accuse him:

Contradiction with Mark 15:5

Here, it is noted that Jesus remained silent before Pilate’s questioning, suggesting no instigation or active upheaval as suggested in Luke 23:5.

Mark 15:5: But Jesus yet answered nothing; so that Pilate marvelled.

Contradiction with John 18:36

Jesus speaks of His kingdom not being of this world, implying He wasn’t stirring political revolt, which contradicts the claim in Luke 23:5 of agitating the populace.

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 Acts 10:38

Describes Jesus as doing good and healing, which contrasts with allegations of causing unrest as suggested in Luke 23:5.

Acts 10:38: How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.
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