Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 11:47

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 11:47 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 11:47. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of John, the leaders were worried because Jesus was doing amazing things, and they didn't know how to stop him. They felt afraid because people were starting to believe in Jesus.

John 11:47: Then gathered the chief priests and the Pharisees a council, and said, What do we? for this man doeth many miracles.

Contradiction with Mark 14:61-62

These verses show Jesus acknowledging his identity, unlike the skepticism of the leaders in John 11:47 regarding Jesus' actions and authority.

Mark 14:61-62: But he held his peace, and answered nothing. Again the high priest asked him, and said unto him, Art thou the Christ, the Son of the Blessed?

Contradiction with Matthew 16:15-16

Peter openly acknowledges Jesus as the Christ, contrasting with the doubt shown by religious leaders in John 11:47.

Matthew 16:15-16: He saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am?

Contradiction with John 6:69

The disciples acknowledge Jesus as the Holy One of God, opposing the disbelief shown by some of the Jewish leaders in John 11:47.

John 6:69: And we believe and are sure that thou art that Christ, the Son of the living God.

Contradiction with John 10:38

Jesus appeals for belief based on his works, which contrasts with the skepticism of the Jewish leaders in John 11:47 who see the works but still doubt.

John 10:38: But if I do, though ye believe not me, believe the works: that ye may know, and believe, that the Father [is] in me, and I in him.
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