Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 18:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 18:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 18:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, Jesus knew everything that was going to happen to him, but he still bravely stepped forward and asked the people who they were looking for. This shows that Jesus was not afraid and was ready to face what was coming.

John 18:4: Jesus therefore, knowing all things that should come upon him, went forth, and said unto them, Whom seek ye?

Contradiction with Matthew 26:39

This verse depicts Jesus as sorrowful and willing to avoid suffering if possible, which can be viewed as contradicting the assertive and knowing nature of Jesus in John 18:4.

Matthew 26:39: And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour?

Contradiction with Mark 13:32

This verse mentions that the Son does not know the day or hour, contrasting Jesus' omniscience in John 18:4.

Mark 13:32: But of that day and [that] hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels which are in heaven, neither the Son, but the Father.

Contradiction with John 7:1

This verse describes Jesus avoiding Judea to escape danger, in contrast to His forward approach to His arrest in John 18:4.

John 7:1: After these things Jesus walked in Galilee: for he would not walk in Jewry, because the Jews sought to kill him.

Contradiction with John 8:59

This verse shows Jesus hiding and escaping from a threat, unlike His open confrontation in John 18:4.

John 8:59: Then took they up stones to cast at him: but Jesus hid himself, and went out of the temple, going through the midst of them, and so passed by.

Contradiction with John 12:27

Here, Jesus expresses trouble about His coming hour, which contrasts with the confidence and readiness shown in John 18:4.

John 12:27: Now is my soul troubled; and what shall I say? Father, save me from this hour: but for this cause came I unto this hour.
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