Contradiction with Matthew 26:59
While John 18:19 depicts the high priest questioning Jesus, Matthew 26:59 describes the chief priests and the entire council looking for false evidence against Jesus to have him put to death, suggesting a more conspiratorial and hostile interrogation.
Matthew 26:59: But found none: yea, though many false witnesses came, [yet] found they none. At the last came two false witnesses,
Contradiction with Mark 14:55
In Mark 14:55, the chief priests and the entire council are actively seeking testimony to justify putting Jesus to death, contrasting the more straightforward questioning in John 18:19.
Mark 14:55: And the chief priests and all the council sought for witness against Jesus to put him to death; and found none.
Contradiction with Luke 22:66
Luke 22:66 indicates that Jesus was brought before a formal assembly of elders, scribes, and the council, rather than questioned directly by the high priest as in John 18:19, implying a more legalistic and official proceeding.
Luke 22:66: And as soon as it was day, the elders of the people and the chief priests and the scribes came together, and led him into their council, saying,