Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 8:59

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 8:59 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 8:59. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, the people were upset with Jesus and wanted to throw stones at Him, but He quietly and safely left the temple without them noticing. This shows how Jesus was able to protect Himself and continue His work.

John 8:59: Then took they up stones to cast at him: but Jesus hid himself, and went out of the temple, going through the midst of them, and so passed by.

Contradiction with Matthew 26:53

John 8:59 depicts Jesus escaping from danger, while in Matthew 26:53, it is suggested that Jesus could summon angels to protect Himself, but He chooses not to avoid arrest.

Matthew 26:53: But how then shall the scriptures be fulfilled, that thus it must be?

Contradiction with Luke 4:29-30

In John 8:59, Jesus escapes from being stoned, whereas, in Luke 4:29-30, He miraculously passes through a crowd trying to harm Him without explicit divine intervention.

Luke 4:29-30: And rose up, and thrust him out of the city, and led him unto the brow of the hill whereon their city was built, that they might cast him down headlong. [brow: or, edge]

Contradiction with John 18:4-6

In John 8:59, Jesus avoids confrontation, whereas, in John 18:4-6, He confronts those who come to arrest Him and they fall to the ground at His declaration.

John 18:4-6: Jesus therefore, knowing all things that should come upon him, went forth, and said unto them, Whom seek ye?
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