Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 26:48

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 26:48 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 26:48. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, Judas came to Jesus and greeted him with a kiss to show the soldiers who to arrest. This kiss was a sign of betrayal because Judas was pretending to be friendly while helping capture Jesus.

Matthew 26:48: And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; and kissed him.

Contradiction with John 13:27

While Matthew 26:48 describes Judas identifying Jesus with a kiss, John 13:27 states that Jesus identified the betrayer himself by giving Judas a sop, suggesting Jesus was aware and in control of identifying the betrayer, which contradicts the need for Judas's signal.

John 13:27: And after the sop Satan entered into him. Then said Jesus unto him, That thou doest, do quickly.

Paradox #1

The contradiction in Matthew 26:48 could be seen in the act of betrayal disguised as an act of friendship. Judas uses a kiss, a sign of greeting and affection, to identify Jesus for arrest. This action presents a conflict between the outward gesture of love and the inner intention of betrayal.

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