Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 11:36

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 11:36 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 11:36. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author John, people saw how much Jesus loved his friend who had died. They were touched by how deeply Jesus cared.

John 11:36: Then said the Jews, Behold how he loved him!

Contradiction with Proverbs 17:5

This verse emphasizes that mocking the poor is disdain for their Maker, while John 11:36 shows Jesus expressing compassion and empathy, not disdain.

Proverbs 17:5: Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: [and] he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished. [unpunished: Heb. held innocent]

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7

This verse indicates that the LORD looks at the heart rather than outward expressions, while John 11:36 focuses on the outward expression of love through Jesus weeping.

1 Samuel 16:7: But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for [the LORD seeth] not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. [outward...: Heb. eyes]

Contradiction with Isaiah 53:4

This verse describes the Messiah as "a man of sorrows," burdened with griefs, seemingly contradicting the public display of emotion seen in John 11:36.

Isaiah 53:4: Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:4

It states there's a time to weep and a time to laugh, which contrasts with the implication in John 11:36 of the divine showing vulnerability through tears.

Ecclesiastes 3:4: A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;
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