Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 18:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 18:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 18:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, Peter waited outside, but another friend of Jesus, who was friends with the priest, talked to the girl at the door and helped Peter come in.

John 18:16: But Peter stood at the door without. Then went out that other disciple, which was known unto the high priest, and spake unto her that kept the door, and brought in Peter.

Contradiction with Matthew 26:58

Contradicts John 18:16 by depicting Peter following Jesus at a distance, yet entering with someone else, not requiring to speak with a maid.

Matthew 26:58: Now the chief priests, and elders, and all the council, sought false witness against Jesus, to put him to death;

Contradiction with Mark 14:54

Presents a contradiction as Peter is described sitting with the servants without requiring John’s intervention, unlike in John 18:16.

Mark 14:54: And Peter followed him afar off, even into the palace of the high priest: and he sat with the servants, and warmed himself at the fire.

Contradiction with Luke 22:54

Contradicts by suggesting Peter followed and entered without mention of needing assistance to gain entry, unlike the account in John 18:16.

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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