Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 11:30

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 11:30 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 11:30. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, Jesus was near the town but had not gone in yet, and he was waiting where Martha had come to see him. Christians understand this as Jesus being close and caring, ready to help his friends who were in need.

John 11:30: Now Jesus was not yet come into the town, but was in that place where Martha met him.

Contradiction with Genesis 18:25

This verse discusses God's omnipresence in judgment, whereas John 11:30 implies a physical presence limitation of Jesus.

Genesis 18:25: That be far from thee to do after this manner, to slay the righteous with the wicked: and that the righteous should be as the wicked, that be far from thee: Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right?

Contradiction with Numbers 23:19

States that God is not a man, while John 11:30 refers to Jesus in a human capacity.

Numbers 23:19: God [is] not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do [it]? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?

Contradiction with Psalm 139:7-10

Describes God's omnipresence, in contrast with Jesus not being in the town according to John 11:30.

Psalm 139:7-10: Whither shall I go from thy spirit? or whither shall I flee from thy presence?

Contradiction with Isaiah 7:14

Prophecies Immanuel, God with us, highlighting Jesus’ divine presence, which John 11:30 implies was not immediate.

Isaiah 7:14: Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel. [shall call: or, thou, O virgin, shalt call]

Contradiction with Matthew 28:20

States Jesus is always with believers, which seems contradictory to the physical absence suggested in John 11:30.

Matthew 28:20: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, [even] unto the end of the world. Amen.

Contradiction with Hebrews 13:5

Assures God will never leave nor forsake, contradicting the implication of absence in John 11:30.

Hebrews 13:5: [Let your] conversation [be] without covetousness; [and be] content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

Contradiction with Acts 7:55-56

Describes Jesus as present in heaven at God's right hand, contrasting His physical location on earth in John 11:30.

Acts 7:55-56: But he, being full of the Holy Ghost, looked up stedfastly into heaven, and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing on the right hand of God,
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