Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 27:11

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According to Matthew, when the governor asked Jesus if He was the King of the Jews, Jesus didn't say "yes" or "no" directly but told the governor, "You say so." This means Jesus wanted the governor to think about it and decide for himself.

Matthew 27:11: And Jesus stood before the governor: and the governor asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And Jesus said unto him, Thou sayest.

Contradiction with John 18:36

Jesus states His kingdom is not of this world, suggesting a spiritual rather than a political identity as a king, contrasting with the earthly focus in Matthew 27:11.

John 18:36: Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.

Contradiction with Luke 23:3-4

Pilate finds no fault in Jesus despite him acknowledging his kingship, which contrasts with Matthew 27:11's implication of a grave accusation.

Luke 23:3-4: And Pilate asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And he answered him and said, Thou sayest [it].

Contradiction with John 19:15

The people reject Jesus as their king and call for His crucifixion, opposing the claim in Matthew 27:11 of Him as the king of the Jews.

John 19:15: But they cried out, Away with [him], away with [him], crucify him. Pilate saith unto them, Shall I crucify your King? The chief priests answered, We have no king but Caesar.

Contradiction with Matthew 16:20

Jesus instructs his disciples not to tell anyone He is the Christ, conflicting with openly affirming His identity to Pilate in Matthew 27:11.

Matthew 16:20: Then charged he his disciples that they should tell no man that he was Jesus the Christ.
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