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 John the Baptist

 
No Event Contradicting statement Contradicting statement
204 Known not known Mathew 3:13 then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized of him. 
This states that John knows about Jesus. John realized the true identity of Jesus (as the Messiah) either prior to the actual Baptism, or from the Baptism onward. The very purpose of John's baptism was to reveal Jesus to Israel.		 Mathew 11:2-3 Now when John had heard in the prison  the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples
And said unto him, Art thou he that should come, or do we look for anther ? 
After the Baptism, John sends his disciples to ask if Jesus is the Messiah.
John asked such (Art thou the he should come? ) after Jesus was baptized. Bible clearly says that. How come John forgot the Jesus ,who was been baptized by him. Contradiction within the same Gospel.
205 Did Herod feared of John ? Mark 6:20 For Herod feared John, knowing that he was just  man and an holy  and observed him; and when he heard him, he did many things, and heard him gladly.  Luke 3:19 But  Herod the tetrarch, being reproved by him ......and for all the evils which Herod had done , Added yet this above all, that he shut up John in prison. 
206 Herod's belief Mark 6:16 Herod was the source of the belief that John had been raised from the dead.
 		 Luke 9:7 Others were the source. Herod was perplexed by the belief.
207 Eat not Eat!!
 		 Mathew 11:18 For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, He hath a devil.  Mark 1:6 And John was clothed with camel's hair, and with a gridle of a skin about his loins, and he eat locusts and wild honey.
208 Place & days differ Mathew 4 :12-22 / Mark 1: 12-20 / Luke 4: 14 -15 and 5 :1-22, it appears that after meeting John and remaining for forty days in the wood, Jesus fasted and  hearing of the imprisonment of John went to Galilee and preached there in many places and for many days, and beside the lake at Galilee he admitted Simon Peter, Andrew, John and James as his disciples. John 1: 35- 51, it appears that soon after meeting John, Jesus made two of John's disciples, one Andrew and the other un-named, his own disciples and on the way to Galilee, he made Simon Peter and Nathaniel his disciples.
209 Jailing of 
John The Baptist		 Before Peter's conversion. (Mathew 4:12-20 )  After Peter's conversion (John 1:35-42; 3:24)
210 Who is lying ?
Jesus or John ?		 Mathew 11:7-15, 17:12-13 Jesus says that John the Baptist was a prophet, and more.
 		 John 1:21 John himself says that he is not a prophet, nor is he Elijah.

 

Disciples of Jesus

 
No Event Contradicting statement Contradicting statement
211  

Who can be Jesus' disciple ?

Very confusing

 Luke 14:26 No one can be a disciple of Jesus unless he hates his parents, wife, children, brothers and sisters.
 		John 3:15 Whoever hates his brother is a murderer.
John 4:20 If anyone claims to love God but hates his brother, he is a liar.
212  Lost or not ?
John 17:12
 One of the disciples was lost 
 		John 18:9
 None of the disciple were lost 
213 Who asked a place  Mark 10:35-37
James and John ask Jesus for special places in the kingdom -  		Matt 20:21-22  
It is the mother of James and John who asks Jesus for special places for them - 
214 Will they harmed ? Luke 21:16, Acts 7:59-60, 8:1, Rev 6:9 - Disciples will be persecuted and martyred 
 		Luke 21:18  Disciples will not be harmed 
215 Can they cure the ill ? Matt 10:1, Luke 9:1 Disciples given power to cure all ills 
 		Matt 17:18-20  - Disciples could not cure all ills 
216 Names of the  disciples ?
Mathew 10:2, Mark 3:16-19 The twelve apostles (disciples) were: Simon (Peter), Andrew his brother, James the son of Zebedee, John his brother, Philip, Bartholemew, Thomas, Matthew the tax collector, James the son of Alphaeus, Thaddaeus (Labbaeus), Simon, and Judas Iscariot.
 		 Luke 6:13-16 The above except that Thaddaeus (Labbaeus) is excluded, and Judas the son of James is added (and Judas Iscariot remains). Acts 1:13, 26 Same as Mathew and Mark except that, like Luke Thaddaeus (Labbaeus) is excluded, Judas the son of James is included, and Mathias is chosen by the others to replace Judas Iscariot.
217 How many apostles were in office between the resurrection and ascension?

 

 1 Corinthians 15:5 12
Matthew 27:3-5 minus one from 12
Acts 1:9-26 Mathias not elected until after resurrection		 Mathew 28:16 Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them.
218 Did Jesus want his apostles to baptize people? Mathew 28:19
Yes		 1Co 1:17
No
219 Followers will be lost John 10:27-29
 None of Jesus' followers will be lost.
 		 Timothy 4:1
 Some of them will be lost.
220 Will all 12 sit on thrones? Mathew 19:28
all 12 sit on thrones		 Mark 14:18-21
Not Judas.
221 Did Simon & Andrew join Jesus after certain events took place?

 

 

 Mathew 4:12-20; Mark 1:14-18; Luke. 3:19-20, 4:14-31, 5:1-10 Now as he walked by the sea , he saw Simon and Andrew his brother....And Jesus said unto them, come ye after me, and I will make you to become fishers of men.    John 1:35-42, 4:1-54

It was before they took place.
222 where was their home ? Mark 1:21,29  Simon and Andrew's home was in Capernaum 
 John 1:44  Simon and Andrew's home was in the same place as Philip's - Bethsaida 
223 When did the fig tree withered ? Mathew 21:19-20 The fig tree withers immediately after being cursed by Jesus. The disciples notice and are amazed.
 		 Mark 11:13-14, 20-21 The disciples first notice that the tree has withered the day following.
224 Love or hate ?
Luke 14:26 No one can be a disciple of Jesus unless he hates his parents, wife, children, brothers and sisters. John 3:15 Whoever hates his brother is a murderer. John 4:20 If anyone claims to love God but hates his brother, he is a liar.
225 Can they heal ? Mathew 10:1-8 Jesus gives his disciples the power to exorcise and heal...
 		 Mathew 17:14-16 (Yet) the disciples are unable to do so.
226 What did they take ?? Mathew 10:10, we read that Jesus told his disciples to provide "nor scrip for your  journey , neither two  coats, neither shoes nor yet staves"
Do not take sandals (shoes) or staves.
 		 Mark 6: 8 -9, says that Jesus told his disciples that they should take nothing for their journey  save a staff only. Mark however, admits that Jesus ordered the disciples to be shod with sandals.
Note : From this , it appears that according to Mathew, Jesus forbade the wearing even the shoes and the carrying of staves, but according to Mark, the disciples had ordered to carry staff and to wear shoes .
227 Obey whom ? Acts 5:19, 12:6-11 The disciples take part in a jailbreak made possible by an angel.
Acts 5:40-42 The disciples disobey the Council and continue to teach and preach Jesus.
.		 Romans 13:1-4, 1Peter 2:13-15 Obey the laws of men (i.e., government). It is the will of God
228 Who found !!
 Jesus or disciple ?		 Mathew 21:2-6, Mark 11:2-7, Luke 19:30-35 The disciples follow Jesus instructions and bring him the animal (or animals, in the case of Mathew). John 12:14 Jesus finds the animal himself.
229 Ass or Ass with Colt? Luke 19:30 say, Go ye to the village over against you, in the which at your entering ye shall find a colt tied, where yet never man sat: loose him and bring him hither   Mathew21: 1-2...Jesus sent two disciples,.. saying unto them , Go into the village over against  you, ye shall find ass tied, and colt with her.. and bring them unto me. 
Mathew 21:7And brought the ass, and the colt, and put on them their cloths, and they set him thereon.  
Can any one ride over the colt? or can anyone ride in both the ass and the colt at a same time? Will Jesus order his disciples to get others belongings without the owners permission ? Lets keep aside these questions, what we ask is, Did he ordered to get the Ass only or Ass with the colt? did he ride on both or only one ?

P E T E R

 
230 JESUS calls the the disciples

1. In Matthew 4:18-22 and Mark 1:16-20, Peter and Andrew are casting nets into the sea. Jesus calls out to them and they leave their nets and follow him. Jesus then goes on a little further and sees James and John mending their nets with their father. He calls to them and they leave their father and follow him.

2. In Luke 5:1-11, Jesus asks Peter to take him out in Peter's boat so Jesus can preach to the multitude. James and John are in another boat. When Jesus finishes preaching, he tells Peter how to catch a great quantity of fish (John 21:3-6 incorporates this story in a post- resurrection appearance). After Peter catches the fish, he and James and John are so impressed that after they bring their boats to shore they leave everything and follow Jesus.

3. In John 1:35-42, Andrew hears John the Baptist call Jesus the Lamb of God. Andrew then stays with Jesus for the remainder of the day and then goes to get his brother Peter and brings him to meet Jesus

 
231
Choosing Peter ?
 		 Mathew 4:18-20, Mark 1:16-18 (One story about choosing Peter as a disciple.) Luke 5:2-11 (A different story.) John 1:35-42 (Still another story.)
232 Apostle to Jews or to the Gentiles? Mathew 10:2, 5-6 Peter was to be an apostle to the Jews and not go near the Gentiles.
 		 Acts 15:7 He was an apostle to the Gentiles.
233 Key of the kingdom of heaven is in Satan's hand. Mathew16 :17-19.......And I say unto thee, that thou Peter,.... I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven...
Note : Jesus founds his church on Peter and will give him the keys of the kingdom.		 Mathew 22:23 But he turn, and said unto to Peter, Get thee behind me, Satan , thou art an offence unto me....
Note : Jesus calls Peter [a] "Satan" and "a hindrance," and accuses him of being on the side of men rather than that of God.
234 Peter or James ? Mathew 16:18 Jesus founds his church on Peter and will give him the keys of the kingdom.
 		 Acts 15:1-21 James presides over the first Council of Jerusalem and formulates the decree regarding the accepting of Gentiles which is sent to the other churches. 
Note: Tradition has it that James was appointed as the first Bishop or Pope, not Peter.
235 Who asked Jesus...
mothers or themselves ??		 Mathew 20:20-21 The mother of James and John asks Jesus a favor for her sons.
 		 Mark 10:35-37 They ask for themselves.
236 Fish with coin According to Mathew 17:27, Jesus prophesied that Peter would find a coin in the mouth of the first fish he catches in the sea by hook.  It seems incredible that the prophecy was fulfilled. (The Bible does not inform us whether or not it was.)
237 Contradicting spirit Eccles 8:8 No man can retain the spirit after death - 
 		Acts 9:37,40  Peter restores spirit of Tabitha after death 
238  

What was Jesus' prediction regarding Peter's denial?
(Note: These discrepancies have been "translated out" in some Bible versions.)

  

Matthew 26:34Before the cock crow - 

 

 Mark 14:30 Before the cock crow twice - 
239 How many times did the cock crow?

 

Mark 14:72 And the second time the cock crew. And Peter called to mind the word that Jesus said unto him, Before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny me thrice. And when he thought thereon, he wept.

Mathew 26:74 Then began he to curse and to swear, saying, I know not the man. And immediately the cock crew.
Mathew 26:75 And Peter remembered the word of Jesus, which said unto him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. And he went out, and wept bitterly.

Luke 22:60 And Peter said, Man, I know not what thou sayest. And immediately, while he yet spake, the cock crew.
Luke 22:61 And the Lord turned, and looked upon Peter. And Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how he had said unto him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice.

John 13:38 Jesus answered him, Wilt thou lay down thy life for my sake? Verily, verily, I say unto thee, The cock shall not crow, still thou hast denied me thrice.

John 18:27 Peter then denied again: and immediately the cock crew.

 
240 When did he deny ? Matt 26:20-34, Mark 14:17-30
  Peter is warned he will deny Jesus after the last supper and having left the upper room  		Luke 22:33-39, John 13:37-38/ 18:1 Peter is warned he will deny Jesus during the last supper before leaving the upper room  
241 First denial. ..
To them or to the maid only ?		 Mathew 26:69-70 Peter makes his first denial to a maid and "them all."
 		 Mark 14:66-68, Luke 22:56-57, John 18:17 It was to one maid only.
242 Second denial Mathew 26:71-72 Peter's second denial is to still another maid.
 		Mark 14:69-70 (Apparently) to the same maid. Luke 22:58 To a man, not a maid. John 18:25 To more than one, "they."
243 Third denial Mathew 26:73-74, Mark 14:70-71 Peter's third denial is to bystanders (two or more). Luke 22:59-60 To"another" (one).
  		John 18:26-27 To one of the servants.

 

JUDAS   ISCARIOT

It is very unclear in the gospels just what Judas Iscariot's betrayal consisted of, probably because there was absolutely no need for a betrayal. Jesus could have been arrested any number of times without the general populace knowing about it. It would have been simple to keep tabs on his whereabouts. The religious authorities did not need a betrayal - only the gospel writers needed a betrayal, so that a few more "prophecies" could be fulfilled. The whole episode is pure fiction - and, as might be expected, it is riddled with contradictions
244

The prophecy

 Matthew says that Judas' payment and death were prophesied by Jeremiah  then he quotes Zechariah 11:12-13 as proof!
245 Thirty pieces of silver According to Matthew 26:15, the chief priests "weighed out thirty pieces of silver" to give to Judas  
There are two things wrong with this:

a. There were no "pieces of silver" used as currency in Jesus' time - they had gone out of circulation about 300 years before.

b. In Jesus' time, minted coins were used - currency was not "weighed out."

By using phrases that made sense in Zechariah's time but not in Jesus' time Matthew once again gives away the fact that he creates events in his gospel to match "prophecies" he finds in the Old Testament.

 
246 When was the Judas' bargain Mathew 26:14-25, Mark 14:10-11, Luke 22:3-23 Judas made his bargain with the chief priests before the meal.
 		 John 13:21-30 After the meal.
247 When did the Satan entered into the Judas Luke 22:3-23 Satan entered Judas before the supper.
 		 John 13:27 It was during the supper.
248 Who bought the field Mathew 27:3-7 The chief priests bought the field.
 		 Acts 1:16-19 Judas bought the field.
249 Threw away or bought the field ? Mathew 27:5 Judas threw down the pieces of silver, then departed.
 		 Acts 1:18 He used the coins to buy the field.
250 How did the Field of Blood get its name? Matthew says because it was purchased with blood money (Matthew 27:6-8). Acts says because of the bloody mess caused by Judas' bursting open (Acts 1:18-19).
251 How did he died ? Mathew 27:5 Judas hanged himself.
 		 Acts 1:18 He fell headlong, burst open, and his bowels gushed out.
252 Did he died or not ? Mathew 27:5 Judas hanged himself.
 

Acts 1:18 he bursts open and his insides spill out.

 According to the apostle Paul, neither of the above is true. Paul says Jesus appeared to "the twelve" after his resurrection. Mark 14:20 makes it clear that Judas was one of the twelve.
In Matthew 19:28, Jesus tells the twelve disciples, including Judas, that when Jesus rules from his throne, they will sit on twelve thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

 

P A U L  or  S A U L

 
253 Did those with Saul/Paul at his conversion heard a voice?

 

 Acts 9:7 And the men which journeyed with him stood speechless, hearing a voice, but seeing no man. Acts 22:9 And they that were with me saw indeed the light, and were afraid; but they heard not the voice of him that spake to me.
(For more detail on this contradiction, with a linguistic analysis of the Greek words, see "Did Paul's Men Hear A Voice?" by Dan Barker, published in the The Skeptical Review, 1994 #1)
254 They stood or fell to the ground ? Acts 9:7 Those present at Paul's conversion stood.
 		 Acts 26:14 They fell to the ground.
255 Did he went shortly or after three years after conversion ? Acts 9:19-28 Shortly after his conversion, Paul went to Damascus, then Jerusalem where he was introduced to the Apostles by Barnabas, and there spent some time with them (going in and out among them).
 		 Galatians 1:15-20 He made the trip three years later, then saw only Peter and James.
256 Who is stronger, Satan or God? 1Thessalonians 2:2 God gave Paul the courage to continue his work.
 		 1Thessalonians 2:17-18 Satan hindered Paul.
 
257 Is Paul a child of God or the child of devil ?  Timothy 1:15 Paul says that he is the foremost of sinners.
 		 John 3:8-10 He who commits sin is of the Devil. Children of God do not sin.
258 Is he trickery or not ? 2Corinthians 12:16 Paul says that he does use trickery.
 		 1Thessalonians 2:3 Paul says that he does not use trickery.
259 Trying to please ?? 1Corinthians 10:33 Paul says that he tries to please men (so they might be saved).
 		 Galatians 1:10 Paul says he would not be a servant of Christ if he tried to please men.
260 Governor or Jews, who attempted to seize him Acts 9:23 The governor attempted to seize Paul.
 		 2Corinthians 11:32 It was the Jews who tried to seize Paul.
261 Paul's new religions

Psalm 19:7-8The law  of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the  Lord is sure, making  wise the simple

The statues of the Lord are right rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes 

 Hebrew 7:18 For there is verily a disannulling of the commandment going before for the weakness and un profitableness "  
262 How many times did they sleep ? Mathew 26:40-45, Mark 14:37-41 The disciples fall asleep three times.
 		 Luke 22:45 One time.
263 Did they asked Jesus or not ? John 13:36 Peter asks Jesus where he is going.
John 14:5 Thomas does the same.
 		 John 16:5 Jesus says that none of them have asked him where he is going.
264 Did James and John ask a favor of Jesus? Mark 10:35-37 (It was their mother who asked it.) Mathew 20:20-21
265 Lost or not ? John 17:12 Jesus has lost none of his disciples other than Judas.
 		 John 18:9 Jesus has lost none, period.

 

Jesus' Patients

 
No Event Contradicting statement Contradicting statement
266 Nativity ???
what was her nativity . is she from  Greek or Cannan ? can god make these silly mistakes		 Mark 7:26  The woman was Greek  Mathew 15:22   ....  a woman of Cannan
267 All or many ? Mathew 8:16, Luke 4:40 Jesus healed all that were sick.
 		 Mark 1:32-34 Jesus healed many (but not all).
268 Did Jesus heal the leper before going to Peter's house? Mathew 8:1-3,14-15
Jesus heal the leper before going to Peter's house		  Mark 1:29-31,40-42
(It was after.)
269 Dead or dying ? Mathew 9:18  
The ruler's daughter was already dead when Jesus raised her.
 		 Luke 8:42
 She was dying, but not dead.
270  Did Jesus encounter just one possessed man? Mathew 8:28-33  
Two demoniacs are healed in the Gadarene swine incident.		 Mark 5:2-16, Luke 8:26-36 One demoniac is healed in this incident.
271 Who approached ?
 		 Mathew 8:5-12 The centurion himself approaches Jesus to ask to heal his servant.
 		 Luke 7:2-10  
The centurion sends elders to do the asking.
272 Two blind men or One blind man ?

 		 Mathew 20 :29-30
And as they departed from Jericho, a great multitude followed him.
And, behold, two blind men sitting by the way side, when they heard that Jesus passed by, cried out, saying, Have mercy on us, O Lord, thou son of David. 		 Mark 10 :46
And they came to Jericho, and as he went out of Jericho with his disciples and a great number of people. blind Bar-ti-mae'us , the son of Ti-mae'us, sat by the highway side begging. 
Christendom cannot say that both are different situation. If both different events, then Mathew should have wrote about two blind persons story, since it is a big miracle!
This proves that Mathew and Mark wrote the Gospel as they heard, and there is no connection with the God.
273 One or Two ? Mathew 8:28....there met him two possessed with devils....... Luke 8:26..... a certain man, which had devils long time ......
Are there any devils in this world ?or if it is alive then is it possible for them to be mixed with the human souls ? If the swine perished in the water does it means the devils also perished ? We do not want to ask rational questions, so we would like to ask a simple questions, Did Jesus cast out the devil  from one man or two man ?
274 healed or not ? Mathew 26:51, Mark 14:47, John 18:10
 The ear of a slave is cut off and left that way.
 		 Luke 22:50-51  
The severed ear is miraculously healed by Jesus.

 


Anointment

 
No Event Contradicting statement Contradicting statement
275  Place  Mathew 26:6-13, Mark 14:3 The anointing of Jesus takes place in Bethany at the house of Simon the leper.
 		 Luke 7:36-38 It takes place at the house of a Pharisee in Galilee.
276 Where ?  head or feet ? Mathew 26:7, Mark 14:3 The oil is poured on Jesus' head.
 		 Luke 7:38, John 12:3 On his feet.
277  Who ?  Mathew 26:7, Mark 14:3, Luke 7:37 An unnamed woman does the anointing.
 		 John 12:3 It is Mary.

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