Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 19:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 19:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 19:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, Pilate wanted to let Jesus go, but the people shouted and said that if he did, he would be in trouble with the Roman ruler Caesar. They were upset because they thought Jesus was trying to be like a king, which was against the law.

John 19:12: And from thenceforth Pilate sought to release him: but the Jews cried out, saying, If thou let this man go, thou art not Caesar's friend: whosoever maketh himself a king speaketh against Caesar.

Contradiction with Romans 13:1

This verse emphasizes submission to governing authorities, which appears to contradict John 19:12 where Pilate seeks to release Jesus but is pressured by the Jewish leaders claiming allegiance to Caesar.

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 Acts 5:29

This verse promotes obeying God rather than human authority, conflicting with John 19:12 where Pilate is pressured to act against his inclination to release Jesus.

Acts 5:29: Then Peter and the [other] apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.

Contradiction with John 18:36

Jesus states His kingdom is not of this world, contradicting the concern of political allegiance in John 19:12 with Pilate's fear of being considered disloyal to Caesar.

John 18:36: Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.

Contradiction with Matthew 27:24

Pilate washes his hands of Jesus' fate, seemingly contradicting John 19:12 where he is depicted as trying to release Jesus but succumbs to external pressure.

Matthew 27:24: When Pilate saw that he could prevail nothing, but [that] rather a tumult was made, he took water, and washed [his] hands before the multitude, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this just person: see ye [to it].

Contradiction with Philippians 3:20

This verse declares that Christians' citizenship is in heaven, contrasting with the earthly political concerns in John 19:12 over loyalty to Caesar.

Philippians 3:20: For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ: [conversation...: or, we live or conduct ourselves as citizens of heaven, or, for obtaining heaven]
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