John 7:45 Contradictions and Paradoxes

According to John, the officers went back to the leaders and the teachers and were asked why they didn't bring Jesus. They were surprised the officers didn't arrest Jesus like they were supposed to.

Contradiction with Matthew 27:47

This verse suggests bystanders misunderstood Jesus’ words, thinking He called for Elijah, contrasting with the competence of the officers implied in John 7:45.

Matthew 27:47: Some of them that stood there, when they heard [that], said, This [man] calleth for Elias.

Contradiction with Mark 4:41

The reaction of fear and questioning among the disciples shows a misunderstanding of Jesus' authority, unlike the officers’ inability to capture Him in John 7:45.

Mark 4:41:

Contradiction with John 7:46

This verse directly contradicts as it states the officers were awed by Jesus' speaking abilities, explaining why they didn’t apprehend Him, differing from mere incomplete action in John 7:45.

John 7:46: The officers answered, Never man spake like this man.

Contradiction with Matthew 26:56

Indicates Jesus was arrested after His followers abandoned Him, contrasting with the unsuccessful arrest implied in John 7:45.

Matthew 26:56: And they that had laid hold on Jesus led [him] away to Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the elders were assembled.

Contradiction with Luke 22:54

This verse confirms Jesus was seized and taken to the high priest's house, contradicting the officers’ failure to bring Him back in John 7:45.

Luke 22:54: Then took they him, and led [him], and brought him into the high priest's house. And Peter followed afar off.

Contradiction with John 18:12

Jesus' arrest by the officers and soldiers contradicts the lack of action in John 7:45 as they fail to bring Him.