Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 27:48

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 27:48 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 27:48. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, when Jesus was on the cross and was thirsty, someone gave Him a sponge filled with sour drink to sip. This shows that even though Jesus was suffering, there were still people around trying to help, even in small ways.

Matthew 27:48: And straightway one of them ran, and took a spunge, and filled [it] with vinegar, and put [it] on a reed, and gave him to drink.

Contradiction with Matthew 27:34

While Matthew 27:48 describes Jesus being given vinegar to drink, Matthew 27:34 states that He was offered vinegar mixed with gall, which He refused to drink.

Matthew 27:34: They gave him vinegar to drink mingled with gall: and when he had tasted [thereof], he would not drink.

Contradiction with Psalm 69:21

This verse prophesies being given gall for meat and vinegar for thirst, aligning with Matthew 27:48, but the context of suffering for being righteous can contrast with people's actions.

Psalm 69:21: They gave me also gall for my meat; and in my thirst they gave me vinegar to drink.
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