Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 21:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 21:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 21:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, Jesus made amazing things happen, and the kids were really happy and shouted nice things about Him in the temple. The leaders were not happy about this at all.

Matthew 21:15: And when the chief priests and scribes saw the wonderful things that he did, and the children crying in the temple, and saying, Hosanna to the Son of David; they were sore displeased,

Contradiction with Matthew 26:48-50

Judas betrays Jesus, which contradicts the notion of religious leaders being pleased with Jesus’ wonders as depicted in Matthew 21:15.

Matthew 26:48-50: And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; and kissed him.

Contradiction with John 7:5

Even Jesus' brothers did not believe in him, presenting disbelief contrasting with the admiration shown in Matthew 21:15.

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

Contradiction with Mark 3:22

Religious leaders accuse Jesus of being possessed by Beelzebub, which contradicts their being displeased by his miracles in Matthew 21:15.

Mark 3:22: And the scribes which came down from Jerusalem said, He hath Beelzebub, and by the prince of the devils casteth he out devils.

Contradiction with Luke 23:21

The crowd's demand to crucify Jesus conflicts with the atmosphere of wonder and opposition in Matthew 21:15.

Luke 23:21: But they cried, saying, Crucify [him], crucify him.

Contradiction with John 19:15

The chief priests denying Jesus as their king contradicts their portrayal in Matthew 21:15 as acknowledging his impact.

John 19:15: But they cried out, Away with [him], away with [him], crucify him. Pilate saith unto them, Shall I crucify your King? The chief priests answered, We have no king but Caesar.
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