Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 18:24

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 18:24 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 18:24. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of John, Jesus was taken to Caiaphas, the high priest, after being tied up by Annas. This means Jesus was going to a very important leader before he faced any more questions.

John 18:24: Now Annas had sent him bound unto Caiaphas the high priest.

Contradiction with Matthew 26:57

This verse states that Jesus was led away to Caiaphas, the high priest, while John 18:24 states that Jesus was sent to Caiaphas after being questioned by Annas, suggesting a different sequence of events.

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 indicates that Jesus was taken directly to the high priest, Caiaphas, which contrasts with John 18:24 where He is sent there after being with Annas.

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

This verse suggests that Jesus was taken directly to the high priest's house, conflicting with the sequence in John 18:24 where Jesus first goes to Annas before Caiaphas.

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

Paradox #1

John 18:24 appears to show inconsistency with the timing of Jesus being sent to Caiaphas. Earlier in John 18:13, Jesus is taken to Annas first, but the other Gospels describe Jesus going to Caiaphas before being questioned by Annas. This sequence in John might seem out of order compared to the synoptic Gospels.

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