Contradiction with Luke 23:4
Pilate finds no fault in Jesus, contradicting the demand for crucifixion in Matthew 27:23.
Luke 23:4: Then said Pilate to the chief priests and [to] the people, I find no fault in this man.
Contradiction with Mark 15:14
Pilate questions what evil Jesus has done, mirroring the sentiment in Matthew 27:23 but contradicting the punishment that follows.
Mark 15:14: Then Pilate said unto them, Why, what evil hath he done? And they cried out the more exceedingly, Crucify him.
Contradiction with John 18:38
Pilate declares he finds no fault in Jesus, opposing the call for his execution in Matthew 27:23.
John 18:38: Pilate saith unto him, What is truth? And when he had said this, he went out again unto the Jews, and saith unto them, I find in him no fault [at all].
Contradiction with John 19:4
Pilate again states he finds no fault in Jesus, contradicting the crowd's insistence on crucifixion.
John 19:4: Pilate therefore went forth again, and saith unto them, Behold, I bring him forth to you, that ye may know that I find no fault in him.
Paradox #1
The contradiction or conflict in Matthew 27:23 might be seen in the idea of justice. Pilate acknowledges that Jesus has done no evil, yet he is still pressured to condemn Him to death. This raises questions about the fairness and integrity of legal and moral systems when innocent people suffer due to public pressure or political motivations.