Contradiction with John 7:30
This verse contradicts John 7:44 because it states that no man laid hands on Jesus, despite the intent to do so, because His hour had not yet come.
John 7:30: Then they sought to take him: but no man laid hands on him, because his hour was not yet come.
Contradiction with John 8:20
This contradicts John 7:44 in that despite speaking openly in the temple, and the authorities seeking to capture Him, no one laid hands on Him because His time had not yet come.
John 8:20: These words spake Jesus in the treasury, as he taught in the temple: and no man laid hands on him; for his hour was not yet come.
Contradiction with Matthew 26:55
This verse contradicts John 7:44 as it describes how Jesus was not seized during the time He taught openly in the temple, questioning why they would seize Him at another time.
Matthew 26:55: But all this was done, that the scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled. Then all the disciples forsook him, and fled.
Contradiction with Luke 22:53
This contradicts John 7:44 because Jesus points out to those who arrest Him in Gethsemane that they did not seize Him in the temple, highlighting that He was openly accessible yet untouched.
Luke 22:53: When I was daily with you in the temple, ye stretched forth no hands against me: but this is your hour, and the power of darkness.
Contradiction with John 18:6
This verse contradicts John 7:44 as it depicts those who came to apprehend Jesus fell backward to the ground when Jesus identified Himself, indicating a divine restraint from capturing Him.
John 18:6: As soon then as he had said unto them, I am [he], they went backward, and fell to the ground.
Contradiction with John 18:12
This contradicts John 7:44 because it describes that the officers of the Jews, along with a band of men, did eventually take Jesus and bind Him, showing that the previous attempts were not carried out.
John 18:12: Then the band and the captain and officers of the Jews took Jesus, and bound him,