Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 23:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 23:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 23:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, when Pilate found out that Jesus was from the area where Herod was in charge, he sent Jesus to Herod because Herod was also in Jerusalem then. Pilate wanted to let Herod handle it since it was his area.

Luke 23:7: And as soon as he knew that he belonged unto Herod's jurisdiction, he sent him to Herod, who himself also was at Jerusalem at that time.

Contradiction with Matthew 27:2

In Matthew 27:2, Jesus is delivered to Pontius Pilate, which contrasts with Herod's involvement in Luke 23:7.

Matthew 27:2: And when they had bound him, they led [him] away, and delivered him to Pontius Pilate the governor.

Contradiction with Luke 23:11

Despite Herod's initial interest in Luke 23:7, Luke 23:11 shows Herod mocking Jesus, suggesting disinterest or disdain.

Luke 23:11: And Herod with his men of war set him at nought, and mocked [him], and arrayed him in a gorgeous robe, and sent him again to Pilate.
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