Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 26:74

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According to Matthew, Peter felt very sad and cried a lot because he remembered that Jesus had told him he would say he didn't know Jesus three times before the rooster made noise. Peter realized that what Jesus said came true, and it made him upset.

Matthew 26:74: And Peter remembered the word of Jesus, which said unto him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. And he went out, and wept bitterly.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:32-33

Jesus states that whoever denies Him before men, He will also deny before His Father in heaven, which contrasts with Peter's denial in Matthew 26:74.

Matthew 10:32-33: Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven.

Contradiction with 1 John 2:22-23

This passage declares those who deny Jesus as liars and without the Father, contradicting Peter's act of denial.

1 John 2:22-23: Who is a liar but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ? He is antichrist, that denieth the Father and the Son.

Contradiction with 2 Timothy 2:12-13

These verses warn that if we deny Jesus, He will deny us; however, Peter finds forgiveness after his denial in Matthew 26:74.

2 Timothy 2:12-13: If we suffer, we shall also reign with [him]: if we deny [him], he also will deny us:

Contradiction with Luke 9:26

Jesus warns that being ashamed of Him and His words will lead to being rejected when He comes in His glory, contrasting Peter's denial.

Luke 9:26: For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words, of him shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he shall come in his own glory, and [in his] Father's, and of the holy angels.

Contradiction with Mark 8:38

It states that those who are ashamed of Jesus, He will be ashamed of them, contradicting Peter's actions and eventual forgiveness.

Mark 8:38:

Paradox #1

The contradiction in this context might be related to Peter's denial of Jesus, as Peter acts out of fear, contradicting his earlier promises of unwavering support. This highlights the conflict between human weakness and ideals of loyalty and faithfulness.

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