Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 19:30

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 19:30 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 19:30. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, when Jesus said, "It is finished," he meant that he had completed all the work that God had given him to do. Then, Jesus bowed his head and peacefully went to be with God.

John 19:30: When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost.

Contradiction with Matthew 27:46

This verse describes Jesus crying out in anguish, indicating ongoing suffering, whereas John 19:30 depicts the completion of His mission.

Matthew 27:46: And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?

Contradiction with Luke 22:42

Jesus prays for the cup to pass from Him unless it is God's will, suggesting hesitation or continuation, contradicting the finality of John 19:30.

Luke 22:42: Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done. [willing, remove: Gr. willing to remove]

Contradiction with Mark 15:34

Jesus expresses feelings of abandonment, implying a lack of fulfillment, contrasting with the sense of completion in John 19:30.

Mark 15:34: And at the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani? which is, being interpreted, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?
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