Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 11:41

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 11:41 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 11:41. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, Jesus thanked God because He listened to Him and was about to do something amazing. Jesus wanted to show that God always hears us when we talk to Him.

John 11:41: Then they took away the stone [from the place] where the dead was laid. And Jesus lifted up [his] eyes, and said, Father, I thank thee that thou hast heard me.

Contradiction with Mark 11:24

This verse emphasizes belief and receiving through prayer, while John 11:41 shows Jesus giving thanks before the miracle occurs, implying a proactive expression of gratitude rather than solely a request through faith.

Mark 11:24: Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive [them], and ye shall have [them].

Contradiction with Matthew 6:7

This verse warns against using vain repetitions in prayer, yet John 11:41 shows a prayer of thanksgiving, which may be seen as a different approach to traditional prayer.

Matthew 6:7: But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen [do]: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.

Contradiction with James 1:6-7

These verses stress the importance of unwavering faith when asking from God, whereas John 11:41 depicts a moment of gratitude, possibly suggesting that faith should be complemented with thanksgiving.

James 1:6-7: 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 Luke 18:11

This verse contrasts with John 11:41 by showing the Pharisee's prayer focused on self, while Jesus in John gives thanks with humility and acknowledgment of God’s power.

Luke 18:11: The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men [are], extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican.

Contradiction with Matthew 15:8

This verse talks about honoring God with lips while hearts are far, contradicting with John 11:41 where Jesus’ heart and words are aligned in thanksgiving and acknowledgment of God's will.

Matthew 15:8: This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with [their] lips; but their heart is far from me.
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