Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 19:19

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

According to the Apostle John, this verse means that Pilate put a sign on Jesus' cross to show people who Jesus was. The sign said "Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews," which is what some people were calling Jesus.

John 19:19: And Pilate wrote a title, and put [it] on the cross. And the writing was, JESUS OF NAZARETH THE KING OF THE JEWS.

Contradiction with Matthew 27:37

This verse describes the inscription on the cross as "This is Jesus the King of the Jews," differing in exact wording.

Matthew 27:37: And set up over his head his accusation written, THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS.

Contradiction with Mark 15:26

It states the inscription as "The King of the Jews," which is shorter and varies from John's account.

Mark 15:26: And the superscription of his accusation was written over, THE KING OF THE JEWS.

Contradiction with Luke 23:38

Mentions the inscription as "This is the King of the Jews," with slight wording differences.

Luke 23:38: And a superscription also was written over him in letters of Greek, and Latin, and Hebrew, THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.
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