Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 18:33

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 18:33 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 18:33. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, Pilate, the ruler, went back inside his big house where he makes important decisions and asked Jesus, "Are you the king of the Jewish people?" Christians believe this moment shows that Jesus is being questioned about who he is and if he really is special to God’s people.

John 18:33: Then Pilate entered into the judgment hall again, and called Jesus, and said unto him, Art thou the King of the Jews?

Contradiction with Mark 15:2

In Mark 15:2, Jesus confirms He is the King of the Jews, while John 18:33 begins Pilate’s questioning about His kingship.

Mark 15:2: And Pilate asked him, Art thou the King of the Jews? And he answering said unto him, Thou sayest [it].

Contradiction with John 6:15

In John 6:15, Jesus withdraws from being made king, contrasting with the implication of kingship in John 18:33.

John 6:15: When Jesus therefore perceived that they would come and take him by force, to make him a king, he departed again into a mountain himself alone.

Contradiction with Matthew 27:11

Jesus acknowledges being the King of the Jews in Matthew, contrasting the ambiguity in John 18:33.

Matthew 27:11: And Jesus stood before the governor: and the governor asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And Jesus said unto him, Thou sayest.

Contradiction with Luke 23:3

Jesus responds affirmatively to being King of the Jews, offering clarity absent in John 18:33.

Luke 23:3: And Pilate asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And he answered him and said, Thou sayest [it].
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