Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 11:40

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 11:40 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 11:40. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, Jesus was saying that if you believe in him, you will be able to see God's wonderful power and greatness. He was telling her to have faith so she could witness something amazing.

John 11:40: Jesus saith unto her, Said I not unto thee, that, if thou wouldest believe, thou shouldest see the glory of God?

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

Trusting in the Lord is emphasized over seeing the glory, whereas John 11:40 implies that belief leads to seeing God's glory.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 5:7

Walking by faith, not by sight is emphasized here, potentially conflicting with the notion of seeing the glory of God through belief as in John 11:40.

2 Corinthians 5:7: (For we walk by faith, not by sight:)

Contradiction with Hebrews 11:1

This speaks to faith being the evidence of things not seen, while John 11:40 links belief with seeing God's glory.

Hebrews 11:1: Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. [substance: or, ground, or, confidence]

Contradiction with John 20:29

Blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed, which contrasts with the promise of seeing God's glory when believing in John 11:40.

John 20:29: Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed [are] they that have not seen, and [yet] have believed.
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