Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 18:32

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 18:32 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 18:32. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, this verse means that Jesus talked about how he would die in a certain way, and when it happened, it showed that what he said was true. It's like when you make a promise and then you do it, showing you were right all along.

John 18:32: That the saying of Jesus might be fulfilled, which he spake, signifying what death he should die.

Contradiction with Matthew 26:53

This verse suggests Jesus could call on angels to prevent his death, contradicting the necessity of fulfilling scripture through death as implied in John 18:32.

Matthew 26:53: But how then shall the scriptures be fulfilled, that thus it must be?

Contradiction with Mark 15:31

This verse implies disbelief in Jesus as the Christ who could save himself, contradicting the notion of purpose in his death in John 18:32.

Mark 15:31: Likewise also the chief priests mocking said among themselves with the scribes, He saved others; himself he cannot save.

Contradiction with Luke 22:42

This verse shows Jesus asking for the cup to be removed, indicating a desire to avoid crucifixion, which contrasts with the fulfillment of prophecy in John 18:32.

Luke 22:42: Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done. [willing, remove: Gr. willing to remove]

Contradiction with John 10:18

This verse suggests Jesus has the authority to lay down his life voluntarily, which can contrast with the idea that his death fulfills scriptural prophecy as the only path.

John 10:18: No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment have I received of my Father.

Contradiction with Acts 2:24

This verse emphasizes God's power in raising Jesus from the dead, contrasting the seemingly predetermined necessity of his crucifixion in John 18:32.

Acts 2:24: Whom God hath raised up, having loosed the pains of death: because it was not possible that he should be holden of it.

Contradiction with Hebrews 5:7

This refers to Jesus praying to be saved from death, potentially contradicting the fulfillment of scripture requiring his crucifixion mentioned in John 18:32.

Hebrews 5:7: Who in the days of his flesh, when he had offered up prayers and supplications with strong crying and tears unto him that was able to save him from death, and was heard in that he feared; [in that...: or, for his piety]
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