Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 26:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 26:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 26:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, some people secretly planned to catch Jesus and hurt him because they didn't like what he was saying and doing. They wanted to stop him from teaching others about God's love.

Matthew 26:4: And consulted that they might take Jesus by subtilty, and kill [him].

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse instructs to love and bless one's enemies, contrasting with the intent to kill in Matthew 26:4.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

This commandment forbids killing, directly opposing the plot to kill Jesus in Matthew 26:4.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Romans 12:17

Advises against repaying evil for evil, contrary to the conspiratorial actions in Matthew 26:4.

Romans 12:17: Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:29

Teaches not to plot harm against others, contradicting the plan to take Jesus by subtlety in Matthew 26:4.

Proverbs 24:29: Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me: I will render to the man according to his work.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9

Encourages not repaying evil for evil, opposing the intention to harm in Matthew 26:4.

1 Peter 3:9: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.
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