Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 11:55

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 11:55 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 11:55. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, as the time for the special Jewish holiday called Passover was coming close, many people traveled to Jerusalem. They did this so they could get ready and make themselves clean in a special way before the big celebration.

John 11:55: And the Jews' passover was nigh at hand: and many went out of the country up to Jerusalem before the passover, to purify themselves.

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:13

This verse speaks against bringing vain sacrifices and offerings, whereas John 11:55 mentions purification before the Passover, which involves such rituals.

Isaiah 1:13: Bring no more vain oblations; incense is an abomination unto me; the new moons and sabbaths, the calling of assemblies, I cannot away with; [it is] iniquity, even the solemn meeting. [iniquity: or, grief]

Contradiction with Amos 5:21-22

These verses express God's disdain for the feasts and sacrifices, contrary to John 11:55 which discusses preparations for the Passover feast.

Amos 5:21-22: I hate, I despise your feast days, and I will not smell in your solemn assemblies. [in...: or, your holy days]

Contradiction with Matthew 9:13

This verse prioritizes mercy over sacrifice, which contradicts the focus on ritual purification for Passover in John 11:55.

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 Hosea 6:6

Here, God asks for mercy and knowledge over burnt offerings, opposing the ritualistic practices implied in John 11:55.

Hosea 6:6: For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.

Contradiction with Micah 6:6-8

These verses emphasize justice and humility over burnt offerings, which could be seen in contrast with the purification for Passover in John 11:55.

Micah 6:6-8: Wherewith shall I come before the LORD, [and] bow myself before the high God? shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with calves of a year old? [of a...: Heb. sons of a year?]
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