Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 26:46

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 26:46 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 26:46. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, when Jesus was talking, Judas, one of his friends, came with a big group of people carrying swords and sticks, sent by the leaders of the town. The leaders wanted to take Jesus away.

Matthew 26:46: And while he yet spake, lo, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and elders of the people.

Contradiction with Exodus 14:14

This verse speaks of the Lord fighting for you while you remain still, contradicting the active call to action in Matthew 26:46.

Exodus 14:14: The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.

Contradiction with Matthew 26:39

This verse reflects submission to God's will with "not as I will, but as thou wilt," contrasting with the directive tone in Matthew 26:46 to rise and meet the challenge.

Matthew 26:39: And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour?

Contradiction with Luke 9:23

Suggests daily self-denial and taking up one's cross, focusing on personal sacrifice rather than confronting one's betrayer as seen in Matthew 26:46.

Luke 9:23: And he said to [them] all, If any [man] will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

Advocates turning the other cheek, a principle of non-retaliation that contrasts with the urgent response to betrayal in Matthew 26:46.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.
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