Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 23:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 23:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 23:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the ruler asked Jesus many questions, but Jesus did not say anything back to him. This shows how Jesus stayed calm and quiet, even when people were trying to be mean to him.

Luke 23:9: Then he questioned with him in many words; but he answered him nothing.

Contradiction with Matthew 27:12-14

In this verse, Jesus remains silent before Pilate, yet rebuffs Herod in Luke 23:9 by not answering him at all.

Matthew 27:12-14: And when he was accused of the chief priests and elders, he answered nothing.

Contradiction with John 18:37

Here, Jesus directly responds to Pilate’s questioning, acknowledging His kingship, contrasting with His silence before Herod in Luke 23:9.

John 18:37: Pilate therefore said unto him, Art thou a king then? Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am a king. To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth heareth my voice.

Contradiction with Isaiah 53:7

This prophecy describes the Messiah as silent before His oppressors, aligning with Luke 23:9, yet also contrasting the moments Jesus did speak during His trials.

Isaiah 53:7: He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth: he is brought as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb, so he openeth not his mouth.
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