Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 19:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 19:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 19:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, the chief priests told Pilate not to write "The King of the Jews" on Jesus' sign, but to write that Jesus claimed to be the King. They were upset because they didn't believe Jesus was really a king.

John 19:21: Then said the chief priests of the Jews to Pilate, Write not, The King of the Jews; but that he said, I am King of the Jews.

Contradiction with Matthew 27:37

This verse states that the inscription written was "THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS," which differs from John 19:21 indicating a different wording on the sign.

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

Describes the inscription as "THE KING OF THE JEWS," which contradicts John 19:21 due to the shorter and less detailed wording.

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

Contradiction with Luke 23:38

The wording here is described as "THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS," which varies from John 19:21, showing inconsistency in the inscription across different accounts.

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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