Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 18:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 18:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 18:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, Judas brought soldiers and officials with him, carrying lanterns, torches, and weapons, to find Jesus. It shows that Judas was helping the leaders who did not like Jesus and wanted to arrest Him.

John 18:3: Judas then, having received a band [of men] and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees, cometh thither with lanterns and torches and weapons.

Contradiction with Matthew 26:47

In Matthew 26:47, the multitude is mentioned as a great multitude but does not specifically reference lanterns and torches which are noted in John 18:3.

Matthew 26:47: Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he: hold him fast.

Contradiction with Mark 14:43

Mark 14:43 describes Judas with a great multitude with swords and clubs, but like Matthew, does not include the detail about lanterns and torches found in John 18:3.

Mark 14:43: And immediately, while he yet spake, cometh Judas, one of the twelve, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and the scribes and the elders.

Contradiction with Luke 22:47

Luke 22:47 mentions Judas and a multitude, but again omits the specific details about lanterns and torches mentioned in John 18:3.

Luke 22:47: And while he yet spake, behold a multitude, and he that was called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them, and drew near unto Jesus to kiss him.
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