Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 26:62

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 26:62 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 26:62. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, Jesus stayed quiet when people were asking him questions, but the important priest wanted Jesus to say if he was God's special Son. The priest was trying very hard to find out who Jesus was.

Matthew 26:62: But Jesus held his peace. And the high priest answered and said unto him, I adjure thee by the living God, that thou tell us whether thou be the Christ, the Son of God.

Contradiction with Isaiah 53:7

This verse speaks of remaining silent under accusations, which contrasts with the high priest's expectation in Matthew 26:62 that Jesus would answer charges against Him.

Isaiah 53:7: He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth: he is brought as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb, so he openeth not his mouth.

Contradiction with Matthew 27:12

Here, Jesus does not respond to accusations, which contradicts the high priest's expectation for a reply in Matthew 26:62.

Matthew 27:12: And when he was accused of the chief priests and elders, he answered nothing.

Contradiction with John 19:9

Jesus remains silent when questioned by Pilate, contrasting with the implied expectation in Matthew 26:62 for Jesus to speak in His defense.

John 19:9: And went again into the judgment hall, and saith unto Jesus, Whence art thou? But Jesus gave him no answer.
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