Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 21:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 21:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 21:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, many people were really happy to see Jesus. They showed their joy and respect by laying down their clothes and tree branches for Him to walk on, kind of like rolling out a special carpet.

Matthew 21:8: And a very great multitude spread their garments in the way; others cut down branches from the trees, and strawed [them] in the way.

Contradiction with Mark 15:17

In Matthew 21:8, people spread garments and branches on the road for Jesus, symbolizing honor, while in Mark 15:17, Jesus is clothed in purple mockingly by soldiers.

Mark 15:17: And they clothed him with purple, and platted a crown of thorns, and put it about his [head],

Contradiction with Luke 23:11

Matthew 21:8 depicts Jesus being honored, contrasting with Luke 23:11 where Herod's men mock Him, putting a gorgeous robe on Him.

Luke 23:11: And Herod with his men of war set him at nought, and mocked [him], and arrayed him in a gorgeous robe, and sent him again to Pilate.

Contradiction with John 19:2

The homage shown in Matthew 21:8 is contradicted by the crown of thorns set by soldiers in John 19:2, signaling mockery instead of honor.

John 19:2: And the soldiers platted a crown of thorns, and put [it] on his head, and they put on him a purple robe,

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