Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 19:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 19:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 19:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, Pilate, who was the Roman leader, had Jesus whipped and hurt very badly. This was part of the story where Jesus was being punished even though he hadn't done anything wrong.

John 19:1: Then Pilate therefore took Jesus, and scourged [him].

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

John 19:1 describes Jesus being scourged, while Matthew 5:39 teaches turning the other cheek, advocating non-violence.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Contradiction with Isaiah 53:5

Contradicts the idea of deserve punishment as Jesus is punished (scourged) for our iniquities, yet John 19:1 mentions His physical punishment, which He did not deserve.

Isaiah 53:5: But he [was] wounded for our transgressions, [he was] bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace [was] upon him; and with his stripes we are healed. [wounded: or, tormented] [stripes: Heb. bruise]

Contradiction with Luke 23:4

Pilate finds no basis for a charge against Jesus, yet John 19:1 shows Pilate still has Him scourged despite declaring His innocence.

Luke 23:4: Then said Pilate to the chief priests and [to] the people, I find no fault in this man.

Contradiction with Acts 3:13

Contradicts John 19:1 by explaining that Jesus is handed over to Pilate despite Pilate's initial intent to release Him.

Acts 3:13: The God of Abraham, and of Isaac, and of Jacob, the God of our fathers, hath glorified his Son Jesus; whom ye delivered up, and denied him in the presence of Pilate, when he was determined to let [him] go.

Contradiction with Hebrews 7:26

Contradicts John 19:1 by highlighting that Jesus is holy, undefiled, and separate from sinners, yet He undergoes punishment as if guilty.

Hebrews 7:26: For such an high priest became us, [who is] holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, and made higher than the heavens;

Contradiction with John 18:38

Pilate declares he finds no fault in Jesus, which contrasts with John 19:1, where Pilate subsequently orders Jesus to be scourged.

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 Isaiah 50:6

Prophecy of giving back to the smiters, contradicting John 19:1 where He is scourged under Roman orders rather than voluntary action.

Isaiah 50:6: I gave my back to the smiters, and my cheeks to them that plucked off the hair: I hid not my face from shame and spitting.
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