Contradiction with Matthew 27:24
This verse shows Pilate washing his hands and declaring himself innocent of Jesus' blood, while Matthew 27:19 details his wife's warning to him, suggesting he had foreknowledge and thus shared responsibility.
Matthew 27:24: When Pilate saw that he could prevail nothing, but [that] rather a tumult was made, he took water, and washed [his] hands before the multitude, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this just person: see ye [to it].
Contradiction with Acts 4:27-28
These verses describe the predestined plan and gathering against Jesus, which would imply Pilate’s involvement was part of divine intention, contradicting the idea that he might have a chance for innocence as his wife's message suggests.
Acts 4:27-28: For of a truth against thy holy child Jesus, whom thou hast anointed, both Herod, and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles, and the people of Israel, were gathered together,
Contradiction with John 19:10-11
This passage shows Jesus speaking to Pilate about higher authority, suggesting Pilate had a role to play regardless of his wife's warning, which implies he could have made a different choice.
John 19:10-11: Then saith Pilate unto him, Speakest thou not unto me? knowest thou not that I have power to crucify thee, and have power to release thee?
Paradox #1
The contradiction in Matthew 27:19 involves the interaction between Pilate and his wife. Historically, there is little evidence outside the Bible that refers to Pilate's wife's dream or influence over Pilate during Jesus' trial. Additionally, Roman historical records do not mention such personal interventions or influence affecting legal proceedings of the time, making this account hard to verify.
Paradox #2
The contradiction in Matthew 27:19 could arise from the conflict between following one's personal convictions versus succumbing to external pressures. In the passage, a character is warned through a dream to avoid making a certain decision. The moral conflict here is choosing between acting on this spiritual or personal insight and being swayed by the social or political forces at play. This might be seen as a struggle between individual morality and public responsibility.