Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 19:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 19:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 19:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, Pilate is asking Jesus why He won't talk to him, and he reminds Jesus that he has the power to set Him free or to crucify Him. Christians often understand this as showing how Jesus stays calm and peaceful, even when someone powerful is talking to Him.

John 19:10: Then saith Pilate unto him, Speakest thou not unto me? knowest thou not that I have power to crucify thee, and have power to release thee?

Contradiction with Romans 13:1

John 19:10 shows Pilate asserting authority over Jesus, while Romans 13:1 emphasizes that all authority is ordained by God, implying divine authority, not human authority.

Romans 13:1: Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. [ordained: or, ordered]

Contradiction with Daniel 2:21

John 19:10 highlights Pilate's claim to power, whereas Daniel 2:21 declares that God changes times and kings, indicating God, not man, controls power.

Daniel 2:21: And he changeth the times and the seasons: he removeth kings, and setteth up kings: he giveth wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that know understanding:

Contradiction with Matthew 28:18

John 19:10 depicts Pilate claiming authority over Jesus, in contrast to Matthew 28:18 where Jesus declares all authority is given to Him.

Matthew 28:18: And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.

Contradiction with Hebrews 13:5-6

John 19:10 portrays Pilate asserting dominance over Jesus, while Hebrews 13:5-6 emphasizes the Lord is our helper, underscoring divine rather than earthly reliance.

Hebrews 13:5-6: [Let your] conversation [be] without covetousness; [and be] content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

Contradiction with Proverbs 21:1

John 19:10 reveals Pilate's self-asserted power, whereas Proverbs 21:1 explains that the king’s heart is in the hand of the Lord, stressing divine direction.

Proverbs 21:1: The king's heart [is] in the hand of the LORD, [as] the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will.
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