Contradiction with Matthew 27:19
This verse speaks about Pilate's wife warning him to have nothing to do with Jesus, suggesting hesitation or doubt, contrasting with the directness of his encounter with Jesus in John 18:29.
Matthew 27:19: When he was set down on the judgment seat, his wife sent unto him, saying, Have thou nothing to do with that just man: for I have suffered many things this day in a dream because of him.
Contradiction with Luke 23:4
Here, Pilate declares he finds no fault in Jesus, yet in John 18:29 he begins the examination, implying a different perspective on Jesus' guilt.
Luke 23:4: Then said Pilate to the chief priests and [to] the people, I find no fault in this man.
Contradiction with Mark 15:5
In this verse, Jesus refuses to answer Pilate, contrasting John 18:29 where the interaction begins with Pilate's inquiry.
Mark 15:5: But Jesus yet answered nothing; so that Pilate marvelled.
Contradiction with John 19:1
This verse shows Pilate then taking action to scourge Jesus, appearing contradictory to the initial impartial investigation implied in John 18:29.
John 19:1: Then Pilate therefore took Jesus, and scourged [him].