Contradiction with Genesis 41:57
Matthew 26:18 mentions a specific location prepared for Passover, while Genesis 41:57 describes people going to Egypt for food, reflecting a broader and more general movement without a single designated place for a holy observance.
Genesis 41:57: And all countries came into Egypt to Joseph for to buy [corn]; because that the famine was [so] sore in all lands.
Contradiction with 2 Kings 20:1
Matthew 26:18 speaks of preparing for a future event (Passover), whereas 2 Kings 20:1 emphasizes Hezekiah being told to set his house in order because he will die, focusing on finality rather than preparation.
2 Kings 20:1: In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death. And the prophet Isaiah the son of Amoz came to him, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Set thine house in order; for thou shalt die, and not live. [Set...: Heb. Give charge concerning thine house]
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:4
Matthew 26:18 is concerned with preparing a place for Passover, indicating a solemn religious observance, while Ecclesiastes 3:4 talks about a time for mourning and a time for dancing, emphasizing life’s varying seasons rather than preparation for a sacred rite.
Ecclesiastes 3:4: A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;
Contradiction with Matthew 8:20
In Matthew 26:18, Jesus refers to having a specific location ready for the Passover, in contrast, Matthew 8:20 describes Jesus as someone who has "nowhere to lay his head," suggesting a lack of permanent location.
Matthew 8:20: And Jesus saith unto him, The foxes have holes, and the birds of the air [have] nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay [his] head.
Contradiction with John 7:8
Matthew 26:18 involves Jesus preparing to go to Jerusalem for Passover, while in John 7:8, Jesus initially tells his brothers he will not go to the feast, highlighting a reluctance or delay in attending a religious festival.
John 7:8: Go ye up unto this feast: I go not up yet unto this feast; for my time is not yet full come.
Contradiction with Acts 1:7
Matthew 26:18 deals with specific preparations Jesus plans for Passover, whereas Acts 1:7 mentions that it is not for humans to know times or seasons ordained by the Father, underlining a divine discretion in contrast to human preparation.
Acts 1:7: And he said unto them, It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power.