Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 11:28

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 11:28 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 11:28. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, after she talked to Jesus, the woman went and whispered to her sister Mary that Jesus had arrived and wanted to see her. This shows how special and important Jesus was to them.

John 11:28: And when she had so said, she went her way, and called Mary her sister secretly, saying, The Master is come, and calleth for thee.

Contradiction with Psalm 5:5

This verse mentions God does not delight in wickedness, whereas John 11:28 shows Jesus coming to be with those who suffer, even among sinners.

Psalm 5:5: The foolish shall not stand in thy sight: thou hatest all workers of iniquity. [in...: Heb. before thine eyes]

Contradiction with Matthew 10:14

Jesus instructs to ignore those who don't listen, while in John 11:28, He goes to those who seek Him.

Matthew 10:14: And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words, when ye depart out of that house or city, shake off the dust of your feet.

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:29

States that the Lord is far from the wicked, contrasting with John 11:28 where Jesus approaches those in mourning.

Proverbs 15:29: The LORD [is] far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 15:50

Speaks of flesh and blood not inheriting God's kingdom, contradicting with Jesus’ earthly engagement in John 11:28.

1 Corinthians 15:50: Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption.

Contradiction with John 9:31

Suggests God does not hear sinners, yet John 11:28 depicts Jesus responding to a household of faith mixed with doubts.

John 9:31: Now we know that God heareth not sinners: but if any man be a worshipper of God, and doeth his will, him he heareth.

Contradiction with James 4:4

Warns that friendship with the world is enmity with God, contrasting with Jesus’ approach to human needs in John 11:28.

James 4:4: Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.
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