Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 11:52

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 11:52 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 11:52. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, Jesus came not just to help one group of people, but to bring together all of God's children from everywhere. This means Jesus wants everyone to be part of God's family, no matter where they are from.

John 11:52: And not for that nation only, but that also he should gather together in one the children of God that were scattered abroad.

Contradiction with Matthew 15:24

This verse indicates that Jesus was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel, which contradicts the idea of gathering together all the children of God without geographic restriction.

Matthew 15:24: But he answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel.

Contradiction with Acts 1:6

The apostles ask Jesus about restoring the kingdom to Israel, suggesting a nationalistic focus contradicting the universal gathering implied in John 11:52.

Acts 1:6: When they therefore were come together, they asked of him, saying, Lord, wilt thou at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel?

Contradiction with Acts 13:23

This verse highlights Jesus as a Savior specifically for Israel, which contradicts the broader gathering scope in John 11:52.

Acts 13:23: Of this man's seed hath God according to [his] promise raised unto Israel a Saviour, Jesus:

Contradiction with Matthew 10:5-6

Jesus instructs the disciples to go to the lost sheep of Israel only, contradicting the international gathering implied in John 11:52.

Matthew 10:5-6: These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded them, saying, Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and into [any] city of the Samaritans enter ye not:

Contradiction with Romans 15:8

Paul describes Jesus as a servant to the circumcision (Jews) for God's truth, which contrasts with the global gathering described in John 11:52.

Romans 15:8: Now I say that Jesus Christ was a minister of the circumcision for the truth of God, to confirm the promises [made] unto the fathers:
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