Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 11:29

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 11:29 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 11:29. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, when Mary heard that Jesus was nearby, she got up quickly and went to see Him. Christians believe this shows how much she loved and trusted Jesus.

John 11:29: As soon as she heard [that], she arose quickly, and came unto him.

Contradiction with John 11:35

John 11:29 describes Mary quickly going to Jesus, while John 11:35 shows Jesus weeping, which may seem contradictory because His prior knowledge of Lazarus's situation suggests calmness, not weeping.

John 11:35: Jesus wept.

Contradiction with John 11:43-44

These verses describe Jesus raising Lazarus, suggesting control over life and death, while John 11:29 shows urgency and submission, potentially perceived as contradictory actions from Jesus.

John 11:43-44: And when he thus had spoken, he cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth.

Contradiction with John 2:4

Jesus initially responds to Mary at the wedding in Cana with distance, while in John 11:29, Mary goes to Jesus with urgency, seeming contradictory in the level of urgency or concern.

John 2:4: Jesus saith unto her, Woman, what have I to do with thee? mine hour is not yet come.

Contradiction with John 5:19

In John 5:19, Jesus mentions His actions reflect the Father's will, suggesting consistency and purpose, while Mary’s urgent approach in John 11:29 implies unexpected or dire circumstances.

John 5:19: Then answered Jesus and said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, The Son can do nothing of himself, but what he seeth the Father do: for what things soever he doeth, these also doeth the Son likewise.
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