Contradiction with John 10:18
This verse asserts that Jesus has the power to lay down his life and take it up again, which could seem contradictory to the compelled questioning and seeming lack of control in John 18:7.
John 10:18: No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment have I received of my Father.
Contradiction with Matthew 26:39
Jesus prays for the cup to pass from Him, which contrasts with His willingness to accept His fate suggested in John 18:7.
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 Luke 4:30
Jesus escapes from a hostile crowd, highlighting His ability to evade capture, seemingly conflicting with His submission seen in John 18:7.
Luke 4:30: But he passing through the midst of them went his way,
Contradiction with John 12:27
Jesus expresses a troubled spirit over His impending death, which contrasts with His composed confrontation in John 18:7.
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.
Contradiction with Matthew 26:53
Jesus states He could call on angels for protection, which contrasts with the lack of resistance in John 18:7.
Matthew 26:53: But how then shall the scriptures be fulfilled, that thus it must be?