Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 26:70

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 26:70 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 26:70. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, Peter was scared and said he did not know Jesus when someone noticed him. He was trying to hide because he was worried about getting into trouble.

Matthew 26:70: And when he was gone out into the porch, another [maid] saw him, and said unto them that were there, This [fellow] was also with Jesus of Nazareth.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:33

This verse says that whoever denies Jesus before men, Jesus will also deny before God in heaven, which contradicts Peter's denial of Jesus in Matthew 26:70.

Matthew 10:33: But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven.

Contradiction with John 18:17

This verse indicates Peter's denial similarly to Matthew 26:70, but it highlights the contradiction of Peter's earlier claim of unfailing loyalty to Jesus.

John 18:17: Then saith the damsel that kept the door unto Peter, Art not thou also [one] of this man's disciples? He saith, I am not.

Contradiction with Mark 14:31

Here, Peter insists vehemently that he will not deny Jesus, which directly contradicts his actions in Matthew 26:70.

Mark 14:31: But he spake the more vehemently, If I should die with thee, I will not deny thee in any wise. Likewise also said they all.

Contradiction with Matthew 16:16

Peter acknowledges Jesus as the Christ, the Son of the living God, showing a previous moment of strong faith that contradicts his later denial.

Matthew 16:16: And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.
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