Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 12:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 12:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 12:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, Jesus found a young donkey and sat on it because it was part of a special plan. This showed people that he was a kind and peaceful leader.

John 12:14: And Jesus, when he had found a young ass, sat thereon; as it is written,

Contradiction with Matthew 21:7

This verse describes Jesus entering Jerusalem on two animals - a donkey and a colt - whereas John 12:14 mentions only a young donkey.

Matthew 21:7: And brought the ass, and the colt, and put on them their clothes, and they set [him] thereon.

Contradiction with Mark 11:7

This verse describes Jesus riding on a colt, which could imply it was not specifically a young donkey as implied in John 12:14.

Mark 11:7: And they brought the colt to Jesus, and cast their garments on him; and he sat upon him.

Contradiction with Luke 19:35

This verse also mentions Jesus riding on a colt without specifying that it was young, as stressed in John 12:14.

Luke 19:35: And they brought him to Jesus: and they cast their garments upon the colt, and they set Jesus thereon.
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