Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 23:8

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According to Luke, when King Herod saw Jesus, he was very happy because he had wanted to see Jesus for a long time. He had heard many stories about Jesus and hoped to see Jesus do something amazing like a miracle.

Luke 23:8: And when Herod saw Jesus, he was exceeding glad: for he was desirous to see him of a long [season], because he had heard many things of him; and he hoped to have seen some miracle done by him.

Contradiction with Matthew 21:9

Contradicts by showing people honoring Jesus, whereas in Luke 23:8, Herod seeks to see Jesus out of curiosity, not honor.

Matthew 21:9: And the multitudes that went before, and that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna to the Son of David: Blessed [is] he that cometh in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest.

Contradiction with John 7:5

Contradicts by indicating even Jesus' brothers did not believe in Him, opposed to Herod's interest in Him as someone significant.

John 7:5: For neither did his brethren believe in him.

Contradiction with John 18:36

Contradicts by illustrating Jesus' statement that His kingdom is not of this world, while Herod perceives him as someone capable of worldly wonders.

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 Luke 4:12

Contradicts with the notion of Jesus performing miracles on demand, unlike Herod's expectation of a miracle for amusement.

Luke 4:12: And Jesus answering said unto him, It is said, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.

Contradiction with Mark 10:45

Contradicts by showing Jesus's purpose to serve, while Herod perceives Him as a spectacle for entertainment.

Mark 10:45: For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.
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