Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 18:35

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 18:35 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 18:35. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, Pilate was confused and asked Jesus why his own people and leaders brought him to Pilate. He wanted to know what bad thing Jesus had done.

John 18:35: Pilate answered, Am I a Jew? Thine own nation and the chief priests have delivered thee unto me: what hast thou done?

Contradiction with Acts 10:34

Peter says, "God is no respecter of persons," which could contradict Pilate's indication of Jewish exclusivity in John's verse.

Acts 10:34: Then Peter opened [his] mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:

Contradiction with Romans 2:11

Paul states, "For there is no respect of persons with God," contradicting the notion of partial judgment implied in John's account.

Romans 2:11: For there is no respect of persons with God.

Contradiction with Galatians 3:28

This verse speaks about equality in Christ, contrasting Pilate's distinction between Jews and Jesus' alleged kingdom.

Galatians 3:28: There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7

God tells Samuel not to look at outward appearances, which could contradict Pilate's worldly focus on national identity.

1 Samuel 16:7: But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for [the LORD seeth] not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. [outward...: Heb. eyes]

Contradiction with James 2:9

James warns against favoritism, opposing Pilate's implied separation between Jews and others.

James 2:9: But if ye have respect to persons, ye commit sin, and are convinced of the law as transgressors.

Contradiction with Romans 3:29

Paul questions if God is just the God of the Jews, suggesting universality against Pilate's implication of Jewish-specific issues.

Romans 3:29: [Is he] the God of the Jews only? [is he] not also of the Gentiles? Yes, of the Gentiles also:

Contradiction with Colossians 3:11

There is neither Greek nor Jew in Christ, contradicting Pilate's emphasis on Jewishness.

Colossians 3:11: Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond [nor] free: but Christ [is] all, and in all.
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