Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 27:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 27:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 27:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, the church leaders didn't want to put the money that Judas gave back into the church because it was used to do something bad. They thought using that money for the church would not be right because it was like buying something wrong.

Matthew 27:6: And the chief priests took the silver pieces, and said, It is not lawful for to put them into the treasury, because it is the price of blood.

Contradiction with Acts 1:18

This verse states that Judas purchased a field with the reward of iniquity, while Matthew 27:6 mentions the chief priests bought the potter's field.

Acts 1:18: Now this man purchased a field with the reward of iniquity; and falling headlong, he burst asunder in the midst, and all his bowels gushed out.

Paradox #1

The contradiction related to Matthew 27:6 involves the role of the chief priests in deciding what to do with the pieces of silver. This raises questions about the historical practices of temple authorities and the portrayal of events surrounding Jesus' crucifixion, as it might not align with known historical practices concerning temple funds and actions of religious leaders at the time.

Paradox #2

The moral conflict in Matthew 27:6 could be seen in the religious leaders' decision to reject the silver coins for the temple treasury because they were considered "blood money" from betrayal. This can seem inconsistent because those same leaders had no issue initiating the betrayal of an innocent man, yet were concerned about the purity of money. The conflict lies in prioritizing ritual purity over moral actions.

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