Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 26:25

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 26:25 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 26:25. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, Judas, who would betray Jesus, asked if he was the one who would do something wrong, and Jesus confirmed that Judas already knew the answer. This shows that Jesus knew what would happen and that Judas was the one who would betray him.

Matthew 26:25: Then Judas, which betrayed him, answered and said, Master, is it I? He said unto him, Thou hast said.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:10

This verse explains that God searches the heart and rewards each person according to their conduct, contradicting Matthew 26:25 where Judas outwardly denies his betrayal, suggesting no awareness of inner truth.

Jeremiah 17:10: I the LORD search the heart, [I] try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, [and] according to the fruit of his doings.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:37

This verse advises letting your communication be 'Yes, yes' or 'No, no', which contradicts Judas’s deceitful response in Matthew 26:25.

Matthew 5:37: But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:22

This verse states that lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, which contradicts Judas’s lie in Matthew 26:25.

Proverbs 12:22: Lying lips [are] abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly [are] his delight.

Contradiction with Proverbs 19:9

This verse warns that a false witness shall not go unpunished, contradicting the apparent acceptance of Judas's deceitful reply in Matthew 26:25.

Proverbs 19:9: A false witness shall not be unpunished, and [he that] speaketh lies shall perish.

Contradiction with Luke 22:48

This verse records Jesus questioning Judas about betraying him with a kiss, which directly contradicts Judas's claim of innocence in Matthew 26:25.

Luke 22:48: But Jesus said unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss?
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