Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 11:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 11:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 11:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the Apostle John, Jesus was telling his friends clearly that Lazarus had died. He wanted them to understand what happened so they could see God's amazing power when He brought Lazarus back to life.

John 11:14: Then said Jesus unto them plainly, Lazarus is dead.

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:19

This verse states that the truthful lip shall be established forever, which contrasts with Jesus speaking plainly about Lazarus's death, suggesting that he hadn't been clear before.

Proverbs 12:19: The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue [is] but for a moment.

Contradiction with Romans 14:8

This verse implies living and dying are under the Lord's domain, whereas John 11:14 is matter-of-fact about death, lacking the spiritual context.

Romans 14:8: For whether we live, we live unto the Lord; and whether we die, we die unto the Lord: whether we live therefore, or die, we are the Lord's.

Contradiction with Matthew 16:28

Here, Jesus tells some that they will not taste death until they see the Son of Man coming, which contrasts with the direct statement of Lazarus's death in John 11:14.

Matthew 16:28: Verily I say unto you, There be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the Son of man coming in his kingdom.

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 4:15

This verse speaks of the living and the dead in a future resurrection context, differing from Jesus' straightforward declaration of Lazarus's current state of death.

1 Thessalonians 4:15: For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive [and] remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep. [prevent: or, come before, or, anticipate, or, precede]

Contradiction with John 5:24

This verse speaks of eternal life and not coming into condemnation, contrasting with the death of Lazarus as a finite event in John 11:14.

John 5:24: Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.
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