Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 6:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 6:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 6:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, there were two people named Judas among Jesus's friends. One was Judas Iscariot, who did something very wrong by not being a good friend to Jesus.

Luke 6:16: And Judas [the brother] of James, and Judas Iscariot, which also was the traitor.

Contradiction with Matthew 27:5

Luke 6:16 identifies Judas Iscariot as a traitor, yet Matthew 27:5 shows his remorse and end by hanging, indicating repentance rather than persistent betrayal.

Matthew 27:5: And he cast down the pieces of silver in the temple, and departed, and went and hanged himself.

Contradiction with John 6:70-71

While Luke 6:16 calls Judas a traitor, John 6:70-71 notes that Jesus had chosen Judas, implying divine purpose and involvement, which complicates the portrayal of Judas as merely a betrayer.

John 6:70-71: Jesus answered them, Have not I chosen you twelve, and one of you is a devil?

Contradiction with Acts 1:18

Luke 6:16 describes Judas as a traitor, but Acts 1:18 depicts his demise and the acquisition of a field as his possession, showing how his betrayal led to unintended consequences, seemingly beyond mere traitorous intent.

Acts 1:18: Now this man purchased a field with the reward of iniquity; and falling headlong, he burst asunder in the midst, and all his bowels gushed out.
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