Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 11:49

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 11:49 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 11:49. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author John, Caiaphas, the high priest, told the people that they didn't understand what was really going on. He thought he had a smart plan, but he didn't know God's bigger plan.

John 11:49: And one of them, [named] Caiaphas, being the high priest that same year, said unto them, Ye know nothing at all,

Contradiction with John 3:16

John 11:49 has a high priest speaking of death as a necessity, seemingly contradicting the message of love and salvation in John 3:16.

John 3:16: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Contradiction with Matthew 9:13

John 11:49 suggests a death for the greater good, while Matthew 9:13 emphasizes God's desire for mercy over sacrifice.

Matthew 9:13: But go ye and learn what [that] meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.

Contradiction with Hebrews 10:10

John 11:49 implies a human reasoning for sacrifice, in contrast to the divinely perfect will described in Hebrews 10:10.

Hebrews 10:10: By the which will we are sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once [for all].

Contradiction with Acts 5:29

John 11:49 reflects human counsel for an action, opposing Acts 5:29 which asserts the need to obey God rather than human plans.

Acts 5:29: Then Peter and the [other] apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.

Contradiction with James 3:17

John 11:49 discusses a seemingly pragmatic decision, whereas James 3:17 emphasizes wisdom from above as pure, peaceable, and gentle.

James 3:17: But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, [and] easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. [partiality: or, wrangling]

Contradiction with 1 John 4:8

John 11:49 involves a death for a perceived greater good, contrasting with the overarching theme of God's love central in 1 John 4:8.

1 John 4:8: He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

John 11:49 has a high priest taking matters into human hands, contrary to Romans 12:19 which advises leaving vengeance to God.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
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