Contradiction with Matthew 27:11
In this verse, Jesus is portrayed as silent before Pilate, contrasting the public humiliation with a private, composed demeanor.
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 Matthew 27:31
This verse shows a shift from mockery to leading Jesus away, contrasting the focus on humiliation in 27:29.
Matthew 27:31: And after that they had mocked him, they took the robe off from him, and put his own raiment on him, and led him away to crucify [him].
Contradiction with John 18:36
Jesus explains that His kingdom is not of this world, contradicting the mockery of His kingship in a worldly manner.
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 23:34
Jesus asking for forgiveness for those crucifying Him contrasts with the mockery and malice in 27:29.
Luke 23:34: Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.
Contradiction with Philippians 2:9-11
These verses describe Jesus exalted and revered, contradicting the mockery of His kingship in 27:29.
Philippians 2:9-11: Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name:
Contradiction with Isaiah 53:7
Portrays Jesus as silent before His oppressors, contrasting the mockery and noise of 27:29.
Isaiah 53:7: He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth: he is brought as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb, so he openeth not his mouth.
Contradiction with Revelation 19:16
Describes Jesus as "King of Kings," contradictory to the mocking and degrading portrayal in 27:29.
Revelation 19:16: And he hath on [his] vesture and on his thigh a name written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS.
Contradiction with Luke 23:40-41
The thief on the cross acknowledges Jesus' innocence, contrasting the derision He faces in 27:29.
Luke 23:40-41: But the other answering rebuked him, saying, Dost not thou fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation?
Paradox #1
The contradiction or conflict in Matthew 27:29 might be the portrayal of mockery despite Jesus' message of love and forgiveness. This verse describes actions that seem cruel and in opposition to the teachings of kindness and respect. This could be seen as inconsistent with the values that Jesus taught, as it highlights human cruelty against a figure who preached compassion.