Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 26:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 26:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 26:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, Judas, who was one of Jesus's close friends, decided to meet with the leaders who didn't like Jesus.

Matthew 26:14: Then one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, went unto the chief priests,

Contradiction with Exodus 20:15

Matthew 26:14 describes Judas negotiating to betray Jesus for money, which involves the act of stealing trust. Exodus 20:15 commands not to steal, highlighting the moral breach.

Exodus 20:15: Thou shalt not steal.

Contradiction with Proverbs 6:16-19

Matthew 26:14 involves Judas conspiring with chief priests, which aligns with acts of sowing discord and planning evil, both condemned in Proverbs 6:16-19.

Proverbs 6:16-19: These six [things] doth the LORD hate: yea, seven [are] an abomination unto him: [unto...: Heb. of his soul]

Contradiction with John 14:15

In Matthew 26:14, Judas's decision goes against the love for Jesus, contradictory to John 14:15, which emphasizes keeping commandments out of love for Christ.

John 14:15: If ye love me, keep my commandments.

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:10

Matthew 26:14 illustrates Judas's greed, seeking monetary reward, which contradicts the warning in 1 Timothy 6:10 about the love of money being the root of all evil.

1 Timothy 6:10: For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. [erred: or, been seduced]

Contradiction with James 1:14-15

The temptation and betrayal in Matthew 26:14 contradict the process described in James 1:14-15, which warns about desires leading to sin and death.

James 1:14-15: But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 10:13

Matthew 26:14 presents Judas giving in to temptation, contrasting with 1 Corinthians 10:13, which assures that God provides a way to endure temptation.

1 Corinthians 10:13: There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God [is] faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear [it]. [common...: or, moderate]

Contradiction with Romans 12:9

In Matthew 26:14, Judas's actions are insincere, conflicting with Romans 12:9, which advises to love sincerely and hate evil.

Romans 12:9: [Let] love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.
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