Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 18:38

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 18:38 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 18:38. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, Pilate was unsure about what truth really is, but after talking to Jesus, he told the people that he couldn't find anything wrong with Him. Pilate was the leader who decided if Jesus had done something bad, but he couldn't find any reason to blame Him.

John 18:38: Pilate saith unto him, What is truth? And when he had said this, he went out again unto the Jews, and saith unto them, I find in him no fault [at all].

Contradiction with John 14:6

In John 14:6, Jesus states He is "the truth," whereas in John 18:38, Pilate questions "What is truth?" implying uncertainty about the concept of truth.

John 14:6: Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

Contradiction with Proverbs 14:12

This verse suggests there is a way that seems right to a person but leads to death, contrasting Pilate's search for truth without recognizing Jesus as truth.

Proverbs 14:12: There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof [are] the ways of death.

Contradiction with Romans 3:4

This verse states "let God be true, but every man a liar," contrasting the skepticism in John 18:38 with affirming God's truthfulness.

Romans 3:4: God forbid: yea, let God be true, but every man a liar; as it is written, That thou mightest be justified in thy sayings, and mightest overcome when thou art judged.

Contradiction with John 17:17

Jesus prays, "Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth," affirming the existence of absolute truth, which Pilate questions in John 18:38.

John 17:17: Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.

Contradiction with Psalm 119:160

Declares that "Thy word is true from the beginning," showing a strong assertion of truth in contrast to Pilate's questioning stance.

Psalm 119:160: Thy word [is] true [from] the beginning: and every one of thy righteous judgments [endureth] for ever. [Thy word...: Heb. The beginning of thy word is true]

Paradox #1

The potential contradiction in John 18:38 might relate to questions about truth and justice. The verse involves a conversation about truth, but the outcome seems to disregard justice, as an innocent person is eventually punished. This raises questions about the relationship between knowing the truth and acting justly.

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