John 10:25 Contradictions and Paradoxes

According to John, Jesus is trying to explain to the people that the amazing things he does show that he is from God, but some people still don't believe him. Jesus wants them to understand that his actions are proof that he is telling the truth.

Contradiction with Matthew 12:39

Jesus rebukes those who seek a sign, while in John 10:25 He speaks of having shown evidence through works.

Matthew 12:39: But he answered and said unto them, An evil and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given to it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas:

Contradiction with Mark 8:12

Jesus refuses to give a sign to that generation, contrasting with John 10:25 where He mentions His works as proof.

Mark 8:12: And he left them, and entering into the ship again departed to the other side.

Contradiction with Luke 23:8-9

Herod hopes to see a miracle, but Jesus does not perform one, unlike John 10:25 where His works testify.

Luke 23:8-9: And when Herod saw Jesus, he was exceeding glad: for he was desirous to see him of a long [season], because he had heard many things of him; and he hoped to have seen some miracle done by him.

Contradiction with John 12:37

Despite many signs, people still don't believe, contrasting with John 10:25's implication that works should lead to belief.

John 12:37: But though he had done so many miracles before them, yet they believed not on him:

Contradiction with John 2:18-19

Demands for a sign are met with an enigmatic response, differing from the straightforward affirmation of works in John 10:25.

John 2:18-19: Then answered the Jews and said unto him, What sign shewest thou unto us, seeing that thou doest these things?

Contradiction with Mark 6:5-6

Jesus is unable to do miracles due to disbelief, which contrasts with John 10:25 implying His works should lead to belief.

Mark 6:5-6: And he could there do no mighty work, save that he laid his hands upon a few sick folk, and healed [them].

Contradiction with Luke 11:29

Jesus calls the generation evil for seeking signs, suggesting a contradiction with the idea of works as evidence in John 10:25.

Luke 11:29: And when the people were gathered thick together, he began to say, This is an evil generation: they seek a sign; and there shall no sign be given it, but the sign of Jonas the prophet.