Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 26:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 26:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 26:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, Jesus's friends were very sad and worried when Jesus said one of them would do something bad to him. Each friend asked Jesus, "Is it me?" because they hoped it wasn't them.

Matthew 26:22: And they were exceeding sorrowful, and began every one of them to say unto him, Lord, is it I?

Contradiction with Matthew 26:35

Peter insists he will never be offended, while Matthew 26:22 shows disciples being sorrowful and questioning themselves.

Matthew 26:35: Peter said unto him, Though I should die with thee, yet will I not deny thee. Likewise also said all the disciples.

Contradiction with John 6:64

Jesus knew from the beginning who did not believe, while Matthew 26:22 depicts disciples uncertain.

John 6:64: But there are some of you that believe not. For Jesus knew from the beginning who they were that believed not, and who should betray him.

Contradiction with John 13:21

Jesus directly indicates the betrayal, but in Matthew 26:22, the disciples are in doubt and questioning.

John 13:21: When Jesus had thus said, he was troubled in spirit, and testified, and said, Verily, verily, I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me.
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