Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 18:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 18:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 18:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, when Jesus said "I am he," the people who came to arrest him were so surprised and amazed that they stepped back and fell down. This shows Jesus' power and control even in that tense moment.

John 18:6: As soon then as he had said unto them, I am [he], they went backward, and fell to the ground.

Contradiction with Matthew 28:9

This verse depicts people meeting Jesus with joy and worship after His resurrection, contrasting with the overwhelming force that causes people to fall back in John 18:6.

Matthew 28:9: And as they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came and held him by the feet, and worshipped him.

Contradiction with Mark 5:6-7

In this instance, a man possessed by demons runs to Jesus and worships Him, unlike the retreat in terror described in John 18:6 when Jesus identifies Himself.

Mark 5:6-7: But when he saw Jesus afar off, he ran and worshipped him,

Contradiction with John 20:11-16

Mary Magdalene approaches Jesus outside the tomb with confusion and sorrow, which is inconsistent with the reaction of falling experienced by those in John 18:6.

John 20:11-16: But Mary stood without at the sepulchre weeping: and as she wept, she stooped down, [and looked] into the sepulchre,

Contradiction with Luke 24:36-37

The disciples are startled and frightened at Jesus' appearance, rather than physically falling backward as in John 18:6.

Luke 24:36-37: And as they thus spake, Jesus himself stood in the midst of them, and saith unto them, Peace [be] unto you.
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