From the second to the third Passover festival 1 study
Contradictions 7 studies
- 2Introduction
- 3When the women visited the tomb
- 4Did the Women Receive an Explanation?
- 5The temptation of Jesus
- 6The Pharisees or the Scribes
From the second to the third Passover festival
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The contradictions of the Pharisees exposed
This article discusses the contradictions of the Pharisees that Jesus exposes through metaphors. Jesus compares people to trees, urging everyone to take a stand and emphasizing that words reveal the heart. He warns that everyone will be judged by their words, highlighting the importance of a regenerated life.
Matthew 12.33-37 (King James Version) :Either make the tree good, and his fruit good; or else make the tree corrupt, and his fruit corrupt: for the tree is known by his fruit.O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh.A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things: and an evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth evil things.But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org
Contradictions
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CTD001
Introduction
The article explores perceived contradictions in the Gospels, arguing that they reflect the depth of biblical revelation rather than errors. Despite apparent divergences, the Gospels are viewed as factual, coherent accounts guaranteed by divine inspiration. Websites presenting contradictions are criticised for their lack of analysis.
John 3.16-17 (King James Version) :For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org -
CTD049
When the women visited the tomb
This article examines the Gospel accounts of the women's visit to the tomb and refutes the alleged contradictions between them. It proposes that the evangelists' different descriptions represent different stages in time of the same event rather than conflicting accounts.
John 20.1 (King James Version) :The first day of the week cometh Mary Magdalene early, when it was yet dark, unto the sepulchre, and seeth the stone taken away from the sepulchre.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org -
CTD052
Did the Women Receive an Explanation?
The article analyzes the Gospel accounts of Jesus' resurrection, showing that they are complementary rather than contradictory. Mary Magdalene is thought to have left the tomb before the angelic announcement, explaining her initial ignorance of the resurrection. Placed in context, the texts reveal a coherent chronology.
John 20.2 (King James Version) :Then she runneth, and cometh to Simon Peter, and to the other disciple, whom Jesus loved, and saith unto them, They have taken away the Lord out of the sepulchre, and we know not where they have laid him.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org -
CTD060
The temptation of Jesus
The article analyses divergences in the biblical accounts of Jesus' temptation, highlighting the differences between the Gospels of Mark, Matthew and Luke. The author invites readers to explore the unique perspectives of each text to gain a better understanding of this central event.
Matthew 4.1-11 (King James Version) :Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil.And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was afterward an hungred.And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread.But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.Then the devil taketh him up into the holy city, and setteth him on a pinnacle of the temple,And saith unto him, If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down: for it is written, He shall give his angels charge concerning thee: and in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone.Jesus said unto him, It is written again, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.Again, the devil taketh him up into an exceeding high mountain, and sheweth him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them;And saith unto him, All these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fall down and worship me.Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.Then the devil leaveth him, and, behold, angels came and ministered unto him.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org -
CTD063
The Pharisees or the Scribes
This article addresses an apparent biblical contradiction involving the Pharisees and scribes in the Gospels, explaining how these differences reflect the biblical authors' distinct but complementary perspectives on opposition to Jesus.
Mark 3.22 (King James Version) :And the scribes which came down from Jerusalem said, He hath Beelzebub, and by the prince of the devils casteth he out devils.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org -
CTD065
Jairus' daughter
This article discusses the apparent discrepancies in the Gospel accounts of the raising of Jairus' daughter. Matthew, Mark and Luke offer slightly different versions, prompting an analysis of the chronology and the faith shown by Jairus. Despite these differences, the emphasis remains on Jesus' miracle and the message of faith it conveys.
Mark 5.35 (King James Version) :While he yet spake, there came from the ruler of the synagogue’s house certain which said, Thy daughter is dead: why troublest thou the Master any further?King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org -
CTD074
Salome’s request
The article analyzes the accounts in Matthew and Mark of Salome and her sons James and John asking for a privileged place in the kingdom of God. The differences are examined to show that they complement one another rather than constitute a contradiction. Each Gospel offers a unique perspective, thus enriching understanding of the event.
Matthew 20.20-21 (King James Version) :Then came to him the mother of Zebedee’s children with her sons, worshipping him, and desiring a certain thing of him.And he said unto her, What wilt thou? She saith unto him, Grant that these my two sons may sit, the one on thy right hand, and the other on the left, in thy kingdom.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org