Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 18:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 18:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 18:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, after Jesus finished talking with his friends, he walked with them across a small stream to a garden, and they all went inside together.

John 18:1: When Jesus had spoken these words, he went forth with his disciples over the brook Cedron, where was a garden, into the which he entered, and his disciples.

Contradiction with Luke 22:43

This verse mentions an angel strengthening Jesus in the garden, not mentioned in John 18:1.

Luke 22:43: And there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, strengthening him.

Contradiction with Mark 14:32

States Jesus and his disciples went to Gethsemane, while John 18:1 refers to "the brook Cedron."

Mark 14:32: And they came to a place which was named Gethsemane: and he saith to his disciples, Sit ye here, while I shall pray.

Contradiction with Matthew 26:36

Unlike John 18:1, which omits the garden's name, this verse identifies it as Gethsemane.

Matthew 26:36: Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith unto the disciples, Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder.
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