Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 11:54

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According to John, people were upset with Jesus, so He decided to go to a quieter place called Ephraim with His friends. This way, He could stay safe and spend time with them.

John 11:54: Jesus therefore walked no more openly among the Jews; but went thence unto a country near to the wilderness, into a city called Ephraim, and there continued with his disciples.

Contradiction with Matthew 28:19

Jesus instructs his disciples to go out and teach all nations, which contrasts with Jesus no longer walking openly among the Jews in John 11:54.

Matthew 28:19: Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: [teach...: or, make disciples, or, Christians of all nations]

Contradiction with Mark 16:15

Jesus tells his followers to preach to every creature, whereas John 11:54 describes Jesus limiting his public interactions.

Mark 16:15: And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:27

Jesus encourages teachings to be proclaimed openly, unlike in John 11:54, where Jesus withdraws from public ministry.

Matthew 10:27: What I tell you in darkness, [that] speak ye in light: and what ye hear in the ear, [that] preach ye upon the housetops.

Contradiction with Luke 8:1

Jesus travels openly and preaches in various cities, which contradicts his withdrawal in John 11:54.

Luke 8:1: And it came to pass afterward, that he went throughout every city and village, preaching and shewing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God: and the twelve [were] with him,

Contradiction with John 18:20

Jesus states he spoke openly to the world, in contrast to him not walking openly among Jews per John 11:54.

John 18:20: Jesus answered him, I spake openly to the world; I ever taught in the synagogue, and in the temple, whither the Jews always resort; and in secret have I said nothing.
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