Contradiction with Matthew 26:57
This verse indicates that Jesus was led to Caiaphas, the high priest, whereas John 18:28 suggests that he was taken directly to the judgment hall without mentioning Caiaphas.
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 John 18:13
This verse states that Jesus was led first to Annas, which contradicts the sequence in John 18:28, where it appears he goes directly to the judgment hall.
John 18:13: And led him away to Annas first; for he was father in law to Caiaphas, which was the high priest that same year. [year: year. And Annas sent Christ bound unto Caiaphas the high priest]
Paradox #1
John 18:28 may raise a question about Jewish leaders avoiding ritual defilement by not entering the Roman governor's headquarters while they were simultaneously plotting the execution of Jesus, which involves a contradiction. They were concerned with maintaining ritual purity for the Passover but were involved in unjust actions. This highlights a tension between adhering to religious rituals and upholding moral and ethical values.
Paradox #2
The contradiction or conflict could be seen in the actions of the religious leaders who wanted to maintain their ritual purity while simultaneously planning to have Jesus executed. This highlights an inconsistency between their concern for external religious rules and their involvement in an unjust action.