Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 11:53

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 11:53 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 11:53. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the Apostle John, some people decided to work together to find a way to hurt Jesus. They were upset and didn't want Jesus to continue doing His good work.

John 11:53: Then from that day forth they took counsel together for to put him to death.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

Thou shalt not kill, which contradicts the plot to put Jesus to death.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Love your enemies, which contrasts with the decision to kill Jesus.

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 Leviticus 19:18

Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself, opposed to the decision to end another's life.

Leviticus 19:18: Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I [am] the LORD.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord, contrasting human decisions to exact justice or punishment themselves.

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.

Contradiction with Proverbs 6:16-17

Lists shedding innocent blood as an abomination, contrasting their intent to kill Jesus.

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 26:52

For all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword, contradicts the decision to kill as a path to peace or righteousness.

Matthew 26:52: Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:16-17

Encourages seeking justice and correcting oppression, contrasting the plot to commit an unjust act.

Isaiah 1:16-17: Wash you, make you clean; put away the evil of your doings from before mine eyes; cease to do evil;

Contradiction with Jeremiah 22:3

Do no wrong or violence to the innocent, which is opposite to plotting Jesus' death.

Jeremiah 22:3: Thus saith the LORD; Execute ye judgment and righteousness, and deliver the spoiled out of the hand of the oppressor: and do no wrong, do no violence to the stranger, the fatherless, nor the widow, neither shed innocent blood in this place.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9

Not rendering evil for evil, contradicting the choice to kill in response to perceived threats or disruptions.

1 Peter 3:9: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.
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