Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 11:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 11:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 11:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, Thomas, who was called Didymus, showed his bravery and loyalty by suggesting to the other disciples that they should go with Jesus, even if it meant they might face danger or die. He wanted to stay close to Jesus, no matter what happened.

John 11:16: Then said Thomas, which is called Didymus, unto his fellowdisciples, Let us also go, that we may die with him.

Contradiction with Matthew 16:25

John 11:16 shows Thomas's willingness to die with Jesus, while Matthew 16:25 emphasizes saving one's life by losing it for Jesus's sake, suggesting a longer commitment rather than imminent death.

Matthew 16:25: For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it.

Contradiction with Mark 14:50

John 11:16 portrays the disciples' intention to follow Jesus to death, whereas Mark 14:50 shows them fleeing when Jesus is arrested.

Mark 14:50: And they all forsook him, and fled.

Contradiction with Luke 22:33-34

John 11:16 shows Thomas ready to die with Jesus, while Peter's similar claim to follow Jesus to prison or death in Luke 22:33-34 is contradicted by Jesus's prophecy of Peter's denial.

Luke 22:33-34: And he said unto him, Lord, I am ready to go with thee, both into prison, and to death.

Contradiction with John 13:37-38

John 11:16 has Thomas declaring readiness to die with Jesus, whereas Peter’s declaration, similar in nature, leads to a foretelling of his denial, highlighting human unreliability.

John 13:37-38: Peter said unto him, Lord, why cannot I follow thee now? I will lay down my life for thy sake.

Contradiction with Matthew 26:35

Thomas expresses willingness to die in John 11:16, but Matthew 26:35 shows Peter making a similar claim which ultimately proves false.

Matthew 26:35: Peter said unto him, Though I should die with thee, yet will I not deny thee. Likewise also said all the disciples.

Contradiction with Mark 14:29-31

Contradicting Thomas's declaration in John 11:16, Mark 14:29-31 illustrates Peter's denial despite his bold claims.

Mark 14:29-31: But Peter said unto him, Although all shall be offended, yet [will] not I.

Contradiction with Luke 22:31-34

Thomas’s willingness conflicts with Jesus foretelling Peter’s denial despite his declaration of loyalty, as seen in Luke 22:31-34.

Luke 22:31-34: And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired [to have] you, that he may sift [you] as wheat:

Contradiction with John 18:25-27

John 11:16 shows a unified resolve to die with Jesus, yet Peter denies knowing Him, showing a divide between intention and action.

John 18:25-27: And Simon Peter stood and warmed himself. They said therefore unto him, Art not thou also [one] of his disciples? He denied [it], and said, I am not.
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