Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 26:49

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 26:49 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 26:49. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, Jesus called Judas "Friend" even though Judas was about to do something bad by bringing people to arrest Jesus. Jesus was calm and kind, even when he knew something sad was going to happen.

Matthew 26:49: And Jesus said unto him, Friend, wherefore art thou come? Then came they, and laid hands on Jesus, and took him.

Contradiction with Proverbs 27:6

Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.

Proverbs 27:6: Faithful [are] the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy [are] deceitful. [deceitful: or, earnest, or, frequent]

Contradiction with Luke 22:48

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

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

Contradiction with Psalm 41:9

Yea, mine own familiar friend, in whom I trusted, which did eat of my bread, hath lifted up his heel against me.

Psalm 41:9: Yea, mine own familiar friend, in whom I trusted, which did eat of my bread, hath lifted up [his] heel against me. [mine...: Heb. the man of my peace] [lifted...: Heb. magnified]

Paradox #1

The possible contradiction in this verse is that it involves a gesture of affection—kissing—that is used to betray someone. This highlights a conflict between the expected meaning of the gesture and the actual intention behind it: using a positive action for harmful purposes.

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