Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 18:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 18:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 18:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, Peter is asked by a girl who is guarding the door if he knows Jesus. Peter says he doesn't know Him, even though he is actually a friend of Jesus.

John 18:17: Then saith the damsel that kept the door unto Peter, Art not thou also [one] of this man's disciples? He saith, I am not.

Contradiction with Mark 14:66-68

John 18:17 records Peter's first denial of Jesus to a damsel at the door, while Mark 14:66-68 suggests a different account mentioning Peter's denial to a servant girl by the fire.

Mark 14:66-68: And as Peter was beneath in the palace, there cometh one of the maids of the high priest:

Contradiction with Matthew 26:69-70

John 18:17 portrays Peter's first denial at the entrance to the courtyard, whereas Matthew 26:69-70 states the encounter occurred elsewhere.

Matthew 26:69-70: But he denied before [them] all, saying, I know not what thou sayest.

Contradiction with Luke 22:55-57

John 18:17 describes Peter's denial to a maid at the door, but Luke 22:55-57 has the denial taking place while Peter is sitting by the fire warming himself.

Luke 22:55-57: And when they had kindled a fire in the midst of the hall, and were set down together, Peter sat down among them.
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