Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 19:42

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 19:42 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 19:42. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, Jesus was placed in a tomb nearby because it was almost time for a special day for the Jewish people, so they needed to make sure everything was ready quickly.

John 19:42: There laid they Jesus therefore because of the Jews' preparation [day]; for the sepulchre was nigh at hand.

Contradiction with John 19:41

The verse states there was a garden where Jesus was crucified, which could imply a contradiction if cross-examined with other Gospel accounts that don’t mention this specific garden context for the tomb.

John 19:41: Now in the place where he was crucified there was a garden; and in the garden a new sepulchre, wherein was never man yet laid.

Contradiction with Mark 16:6

This verse implies that Jesus is not in the tomb, which could be seen as contradicting the sense of permanence in the initial burial described in John 19:42.

Mark 16:6: And he saith unto them, Be not affrighted: Ye seek Jesus of Nazareth, which was crucified: he is risen; he is not here: behold the place where they laid him.

Contradiction with Luke 24:3

This verse indicates they did not find the body in the tomb, contrasting with the finality of Jesus' placement described in John 19:42.

Luke 24:3: And they entered in, and found not the body of the Lord Jesus.

Contradiction with Matthew 28:6

The angel’s statement that "He is not here; for he is risen" conflicts with the burial location emphasis in John 19:42.

Matthew 28:6: He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.

Contradiction with Acts 2:29-32

Peter's speech emphasizes Jesus' resurrection, contrasting with the burial aspect highlighted in John 19:42.

Acts 2:29-32: Men [and] brethren, let me freely speak unto you of the patriarch David, that he is both dead and buried, and his sepulchre is with us unto this day. [let me: or, I may]
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