Contradiction with John 8:58
This verse claims Jesus existed before Abraham, contradicting the immediate human lineage context in John 1:41.
John 8:58: Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I am.
Contradiction with Matthew 16:20
This verse instructs the disciples not to reveal Jesus as the Christ, conflicting with the open confession in John 1:41.
Matthew 16:20: Then charged he his disciples that they should tell no man that he was Jesus the Christ.
Contradiction with Mark 8:30
Similar to Matthew 16:20, this verse shows Jesus instructing silence about His identity, opposing the proclamation in John 1:41.
Mark 8:30: And he began to teach them, that the Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected of the elders, and [of] the chief priests, and scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again.
Contradiction with Matthew 27:40
Accusers mock Jesus telling Him to save Himself if He is the Christ, contrasting Simon Peter's brother's acknowledgment in John 1:41.
Matthew 27:40: And saying, Thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest [it] in three days, save thyself. If thou be the Son of God, come down from the cross.
Contradiction with John 10:24-25
These verses depict doubt among the Jews about Jesus being the Christ, differing from the confident declaration in John 1:41.
John 10:24-25: Then came the Jews round about him, and said unto him, How long dost thou make us to doubt? If thou be the Christ, tell us plainly. [make...: or, hold us in suspense]