Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 20:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 20:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 20:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, Jesus told his friends that he would be treated badly by people who weren't Jewish, hurt, and then put on a cross to die, but he also promised them that he would come back to life after three days. This was to show that he was very special and had a big job to do from God.

Matthew 20:19: And shall deliver him to the Gentiles to mock, and to scourge, and to crucify [him]: and the third day he shall rise again.

Contradiction with John 3:17

This verse speaks about God sending His Son not to condemn the world, but to save it, which contrasts with the idea of Jesus being condemned to death in Matthew 20:19.

John 3:17: For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.

Contradiction with Isaiah 53:10

This verse mentions it pleased the Lord to bruise Him and make His soul an offering for sin, suggesting divine purpose and sacrifice rather than condemnation.

Isaiah 53:10: Yet it pleased the LORD to bruise him; he hath put [him] to grief: when thou shalt make his soul an offering for sin, he shall see [his] seed, he shall prolong [his] days, and the pleasure of the LORD shall prosper in his hand. [thou...: or, his soul shall make an offering]

Contradiction with Luke 23:4

Pilate found no fault in Jesus, contradicting the act of delivering Him to the Gentiles to be condemned.

Luke 23:4: Then said Pilate to the chief priests and [to] the people, I find no fault in this man.

Contradiction with John 18:36

Jesus says His kingdom is not of this world, suggesting a spiritual reign contrary to being condemned by earthly powers.

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 Acts 2:24

God raised Jesus from the dead, which contradicts the finality of being crucified and killed as mentioned in Matthew 20:19.

Acts 2:24: Whom God hath raised up, having loosed the pains of death: because it was not possible that he should be holden of it.

Contradiction with Romans 8:34

Christ is at the right hand of God, interceding for us, which opposes the notion of Him being condemned by human authorities.

Romans 8:34: Who [is] he that condemneth? [It is] Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 2:23

Jesus did not retaliate when wronged, and entrusted Himself to God, who judges justly, emphasizing a divine justice rather than human condemnation.

1 Peter 2:23: Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed [himself] to him that judgeth righteously: [himself: or, his cause]

Paradox #1

The possible contradiction or inconsistency with Matthew 20:19 relates to the timeline and details of events leading to Jesus's crucifixion, such as differences in accounts of his trial and resurrection between the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. These accounts sometimes vary in terms of specifics, which has led to different interpretations and debates among scholars regarding the historical accuracy and sequence of the events described.

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