Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 11:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 11:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 11:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, this verse means that even when things seem really hard or sad, we can still trust that God listens to us and will help us if we ask. Just like a loving parent, God wants to give good things to us when we truly need them.

John 11:22: But I know, that even now, whatsoever thou wilt ask of God, God will give [it] thee.

Contradiction with John 14:13-14

In John 11:22, it is suggested that whatever asked of God will be granted, yet John 14:13-14 implies that requests must be made in Jesus' name, highlighting a condition not mentioned in John 11:22.

John 14:13-14: And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.

Contradiction with James 4:3

John 11:22 suggests a promise of receiving from God without qualification, whereas James 4:3 indicates that asking with wrong motives results in not receiving, suggesting a condition or limitation on asking.

James 4:3: Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume [it] upon your lusts. [lusts: or, pleasures]

Contradiction with 1 John 5:14

John 11:22 implies assuredness of receiving from God, while 1 John 5:14 states that God hears us only if we ask according to His will, suggesting another layer of condition to the promise.

1 John 5:14: And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us: [in: or, concerning]

Contradiction with Mark 11:24

Mark 11:24 emphasizes belief as a requirement for receiving what one prays for, while John 11:22 gives a more unconditional assurance of receiving.

Mark 11:24: Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive [them], and ye shall have [them].
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