Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 11:48

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 11:48 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 11:48. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, some leaders were scared that if they let Jesus keep doing what He was doing, everyone would start believing in Him. They worried that the Romans might then come and take away their temple and their land.

John 11:48: If we let him thus alone, all [men] will believe on him: and the Romans shall come and take away both our place and nation.

Contradiction with Matthew 16:18

In Matthew, Jesus states he will build his church, and the gates of hell will not prevail against it, contradicting the fear in John 11:48 that the Romans will take away their place and nation.

Matthew 16:18: And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. [Peter: this name signifies a rock]

Contradiction with Acts 5:38-39

These verses suggest that if a plan or work is of God, it cannot be overthrown, opposing the view in John 11:48 that a human intervention can thwart God's plans.

Acts 5:38-39: And now I say unto you, Refrain from these men, and let them alone: for if this counsel or this work be of men, it will come to nought:

Contradiction with Romans 8:31

This verse claims that if God is for us, no one can be against us, contradicting the concern in John 11:48 about losing the nation and place to the Romans.

Romans 8:31: What shall we then say to these things? If God [be] for us, who [can be] against us?

Contradiction with Isaiah 54:17

This verse ensures no weapon formed against you shall prosper, which contradicts the fear in John 11:48 that the Romans would take everything away.

Isaiah 54:17: No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue [that] shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This [is] the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness [is] of me, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with Proverbs 21:30

States that there is no wisdom, understanding, or counsel against the Lord, contradicting the concern in John 11:48 over losing their place and nation due to human actions.

Proverbs 21:30: [There is] no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.
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