Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 18:30

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 18:30 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 18:30. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, the people told the leader that if Jesus wasn't doing anything wrong, they wouldn't have brought Him to be judged. They thought Jesus was a troublemaker, which is why they wanted Him punished.

John 18:30: They answered and said unto him, If he were not a malefactor, we would not have delivered him up unto thee.

Contradiction with John 8:46

While John 18:30 implies that Jesus is an evildoer, John 8:46 records Jesus challenging anyone to prove Him guilty of sin, asserting His sinlessness.

John 8:46: Which of you convinceth me of sin? And if I say the truth, why do ye not believe me?

Contradiction with Hebrews 4:15

John 18:30 suggests wrongdoing, but Hebrews 4:15 states that Jesus was without sin, contradicting the implication of guilt.

Hebrews 4:15: For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as [we are, yet] without sin.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 2:22

Whereas John 18:30 accuses of evil, 1 Peter 2:22 affirms that Jesus committed no sin, suggesting His innocence.

1 Peter 2:22: Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth:

Contradiction with Matthew 27:19

John 18:30 accuses, but Matthew 27:19 relays Pilate's wife's recognition of Jesus as a just man, pointing to His innocence.

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 23:41

John 18:30 alleges wrongdoing, yet Luke 23:41 includes the thief on the cross recognizing Jesus' innocence, opposing the accusation.

Luke 23:41: And we indeed justly; for we receive the due reward of our deeds: but this man hath done nothing amiss.
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