Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 11:31

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 11:31 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 11:31. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, the people with Mary saw her quickly get up and leave the house, so they thought she was going to the grave to cry for her brother who had died. They followed her because they wanted to be there to support her and help her feel better.

John 11:31: The Jews then which were with her in the house, and comforted her, when they saw Mary, that she rose up hastily and went out, followed her, saying, She goeth unto the grave to weep there.

Contradiction with James 1:6

John 11:31 depicts a decisive action by Mary, whereas James 1:6 warns against being driven by indecision, like a wave of the sea.

James 1:6: But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:34

John 11:31 features immediate action, while Matthew 6:34 advises not to worry about future actions.

Matthew 6:34: Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day [is] the evil thereof.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:1

John 11:31 describes a specific moment of grief, whereas Ecclesiastes 3:1 notes there is a time and season for everything, suggesting different appropriate times.

Ecclesiastes 3:1: To every [thing there is] a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:15

John 11:31 discusses Mary following others' opinions to see Jesus, whereas Proverbs 12:15 says following counsel without personal insight is foolish.

Proverbs 12:15: The way of a fool [is] right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel [is] wise.

Contradiction with 1 John 2:15

John 11:31 focuses on earthly loss (grief for Lazarus), whereas 1 John 2:15 warns against loving the world or things in it.

1 John 2:15: Love not the world, neither the things [that are] in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.
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