Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 18:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 18:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 18:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, John, Jesus was taken to a man named Annas before going to Caiaphas. Annas was related to Caiaphas, who was the person in charge of the temple at that time.

John 18:13: And led him away to Annas first; for he was father in law to Caiaphas, which was the high priest that same year. [year: year. And Annas sent Christ bound unto Caiaphas the high priest]

Contradiction with Matthew 26:57

This verse states that Jesus was led to Caiaphas first, whereas John 18:13 says he was led to Annas first.

Matthew 26:57: But Peter followed him afar off unto the high priest's palace, and went in, and sat with the servants, to see the end.

Contradiction with Mark 14:53

This verse also mentions Jesus being brought to the high priest, identifiably Caiaphas, before Annas is mentioned.

Mark 14:53: And they led Jesus away to the high priest: and with him were assembled all the chief priests and the elders and the scribes.

Contradiction with Luke 22:54

Similar to Matthew and Mark, this verse states they took Jesus to the high priest, traditionally understood as Caiaphas, contradicting John 18:13's sequence with Annas.

Luke 22:54: Then took they him, and led [him], and brought him into the high priest's house. And Peter followed afar off.
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