Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 27:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 27:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 27:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, Jesus stayed quiet and didn't say anything when the important leaders accused him of doing wrong things. Christians believe he stayed silent because he was brave and trusted God.

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

Contradiction with Mark 14:61

In Mark, Jesus remains silent before the high priests during his trial, which is similar to Matthew 27:12, where Jesus does not answer the accusations. However, Mark mentions a subsequent question by the high priest where Jesus does verbally respond.

Mark 14:61: But he held his peace, and answered nothing. Again the high priest asked him, and said unto him, Art thou the Christ, the Son of the Blessed?

Contradiction with John 18:22-23

Jesus responds to the high priest after being struck, questioning the officer about his actions, which contrasts with the silence described in Matthew 27:12.

John 18:22-23: And when he had thus spoken, one of the officers which stood by struck Jesus with the palm of his hand, saying, Answerest thou the high priest so? [with...: or, with a rod]
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