Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 11:44

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 11:44 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 11:44. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, Jesus made a man who was dead come back to life, and he told the people to take off the cloths that were wrapped around him so he could be free. This story shows how powerful and loving Jesus is because he can bring life and let people be free.

John 11:44: And he that was dead came forth, bound hand and foot with graveclothes: and his face was bound about with a napkin. Jesus saith unto them, Loose him, and let him go.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 15:42-44

These verses describe the resurrection body as incorruptible and glorious, contrasting with John 11:44, where Lazarus is resurrected in his same earthly, bound, and corruptible condition.

1 Corinthians 15:42-44: So also [is] the resurrection of the dead. It is sown in corruption; it is raised in incorruption:

Contradiction with Luke 16:31

This verse suggests that if people do not listen to Moses and the prophets, they will not be convinced even if someone rises from the dead, which contrasts with Lazarus's resurrection that leads many to believe.

Luke 16:31: And he said unto him, If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead.

Contradiction with Hebrews 9:27

It states that humans die once and after that face judgment, conflicting with the idea of Lazarus being brought back to life.

Hebrews 9:27: And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:

Contradiction with Matthew 10:28

This verse notes that fear should be directed towards God who can destroy both soul and body in hell, contradicting John 11:44 where Jesus brings Lazarus back to physical life, albeit temporarily.

Matthew 10:28: And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.

Contradiction with 2 Samuel 12:23

David speaks of not being able to bring the dead back to life, which contradicts the act of Jesus raising Lazarus in John 11:44.

2 Samuel 12:23: But now he is dead, wherefore should I fast? can I bring him back again? I shall go to him, but he shall not return to me.
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