Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 26:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 26:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 26:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, Jesus is telling his friends that someone who is eating with him will do something very mean to him. It's like if one of your buddies at lunch did something to hurt you, even though you trusted them.

Matthew 26:23: And he answered and said, He that dippeth [his] hand with me in the dish, the same shall betray me.

Contradiction with Luke 6:27

Contradicts by teaching to love your enemies and do good to those who hate you, implying a different response than betrayal.

Luke 6:27: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

Contradiction with John 13:34

Suggests a new commandment to love one another, which contradicts the act of betrayal depicted in Matthew 26:23.

John 13:34: A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:12

The Golden Rule of doing unto others as you would have them do unto you contradicts Judas's betrayal of Jesus.

Matthew 7:12: Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.

Contradiction with Proverbs 17:17

Emphasizes loving at all times and the importance of friendship, contrasting with the betrayal described.

Proverbs 17:17: A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.

Contradiction with Romans 12:21

Encourages overcoming evil with good, which contradicts the act of betrayal.

Romans 12:21: Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
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