Contradiction with Exodus 23:7
This verse commands not to kill the innocent and righteous, whereas John 11:50 suggests it's expedient for one man to die for the people.
Exodus 23:7: Keep thee far from a false matter; and the innocent and righteous slay thou not: for I will not justify the wicked.
Contradiction with Proverbs 6:16-17
These verses describe things the Lord hates, including hands that shed innocent blood, contrasting with the acceptance of one dying for the people in John 11:50.
Proverbs 6:16-17: These six [things] doth the LORD hate: yea, seven [are] an abomination unto him: [unto...: Heb. of his soul]
Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
This verse instructs to love your enemies, which contradicts the idea of sacrificing one for the sake of many as implied in John 11:50.
Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:32
God expresses that He takes no pleasure in the death of anyone, which contradicts the notion in John 11:50 that it's expedient for one to die.
Ezekiel 18:32: For I have no pleasure in the death of him that dieth, saith the Lord GOD: wherefore turn [yourselves], and live ye. [yourselves: or, others]
Paradox #1
The verse highlights a potential conflict between pragmatic reasoning and moral or ethical principles. It suggests sacrificing an individual for the greater good, which can contradict the biblical emphasis on the inherent value of each person and the commandment not to harm others unjustly. This raises questions about the balance between collective benefit and individual rights.
Paradox #2
John 11:50 might be seen as inconsistent with the biblical teaching on justice and the value of individual life. The verse suggests that it is better for one person to die for the people than for the whole nation to perish, which can seem at odds with the principle that each life is precious and that justice should not involve sacrificing one innocent person for the sake of many. However, within the broader Christian theology, this is often interpreted as a prophetic statement about Jesus's sacrificial death for the redemption of humanity, aligning it with the message of salvation.
Paradox #3
The moral conflict in this verse might arise from the idea of justifying harm to one person for the perceived benefit of many. This utilitarian logic can conflict with moral views that prioritize individual rights and the intrinsic value of every life, suggesting it might not be right to sacrifice one's well-being for the sake of others.