Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 26:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 26:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 26:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, Judas started looking for a chance to betray Jesus and hand him over to the people who didn't like him. This means Judas decided he would help them catch Jesus when they could.

Matthew 26:16: And from that time he sought opportunity to betray him.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:15

"Thou shalt not steal" contradicts Matthew 26:16 as Judas negotiating to betray Jesus can be seen as a form of theft against the trust and loyalty he owed to Jesus.

Exodus 20:15: Thou shalt not steal.

Contradiction with James 4:17

"Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin." This contradicts Matthew 26:16 because Judas knowingly participates in an act that is fundamentally wrong.

James 4:17: Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth [it] not, to him it is sin.

Contradiction with Proverbs 11:3

"The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them." This contradicts Matthew 26:16 because Judas's actions lack integrity and lead to destruction.

Proverbs 11:3: The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them.

Contradiction with John 13:27

"And after the sop Satan entered into him. Then said Jesus unto him, That thou doest, do quickly." This contradicts Matthew 26:16 by highlighting that Judas's choice was influenced by temptation, whereas Matthew 26:16 presents his action as deliberate.

John 13:27: And after the sop Satan entered into him. Then said Jesus unto him, That thou doest, do quickly.
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