Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 18:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 18:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 18:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the Apostle John, when Jesus was talking, a guard hit Him and asked if that's how He talks to the important priest. This shows how some people didn't like what Jesus was saying and how He was treated unfairly.

John 18:22: And when he had thus spoken, one of the officers which stood by struck Jesus with the palm of his hand, saying, Answerest thou the high priest so? [with...: or, with a rod]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

This verse teaches non-retaliation and turning the other cheek, which contradicts the act of retaliation seen in John 18:22.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9

Urges not to repay evil for evil, unlike the violent reaction to Jesus in John 18:22.

1 Peter 3:9: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.

Contradiction with Romans 12:17

Advises against repaying evil for evil, which is in contradiction with the slapping of Jesus.

Romans 12:17: Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:29

Warns against saying “I will do to him as he hath done to me,” contrary to the retaliatory action in John 18:22.

Proverbs 24:29: Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me: I will render to the man according to his work.

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:15

Encourages seeking good and not revenge, conflicting with the action in John 18:22.

1 Thessalonians 5:15: See that none render evil for evil unto any [man]; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all [men].

Contradiction with Luke 6:29

Suggests offering the other cheek as opposed to the violence seen in John 18:22.

Luke 6:29: And unto him that smiteth thee on the [one] cheek offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloke forbid not [to take thy] coat also.

Contradiction with Proverbs 20:22

Advises not to say "I will repay evil," which contrasts with the aggression in John 18:22.

Proverbs 20:22: Say not thou, I will recompense evil; [but] wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.
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