Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 23:50

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 23:50 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 23:50. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Joseph was a good and fair man who helped make decisions. He was kind and always tried to do what was right.

Luke 23:50: And, behold, [there was] a man named Joseph, a counsellor; [and he was] a good man, and a just:

Contradiction with Matthew 27:44

In contrast to Joseph of Arimathea being portrayed as good and just, here both thieves crucified alongside Christ initially reviled Him.

Matthew 27:44: The thieves also, which were crucified with him, cast the same in his teeth.

Contradiction with Mark 15:43

Joseph of Arimathea is described as a counsellor who waited for the kingdom of God, which aligns with Luke 23:50; yet, his apparent fear of openly supporting Jesus contradicts the bravery suggested.

Mark 15:43: Joseph of Arimathaea, an honourable counsellor, which also waited for the kingdom of God, came, and went in boldly unto Pilate, and craved the body of Jesus.

Contradiction with John 19:38

Joseph of Arimathea is described as a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews, which contrasts with the depiction of him as openly good and just.

John 19:38: And after this Joseph of Arimathaea, being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews, besought Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus: and Pilate gave [him] leave. He came therefore, and took the body of Jesus.
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