Contradiction claim
At what hour was Jesus crucified or condemned?
Mark states that it was the third hour when they crucified him. John places Pilate’s presentation of Jesus at about the sixth hour on the day of preparation, which is before the crucifixion in John’s sequence.
Chronological discrepancyReviewedSeverity: highClassification confidence: moderatePossible textual issue
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How to read this record
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Passages side by side
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And it was the third hour, and they crucified him.
And it was the preparation of the passover, and about the sixth hour: and he saith unto the Jews, Behold your King!
Why they appear to conflict
AnalysisEach side states a proposition attributable to its passages. A claim is not assumed to have exactly two sides.
Mark
The crucifixion took place at the third hour.
Third hour
Mark 15:25