Contradiction with Matthew 10:23
This verse suggests fleeing persecution, contradicting John 11:7 where Jesus decides to return to Judea despite danger.
Matthew 10:23: But when they persecute you in this city, flee ye into another: for verily I say unto you, Ye shall not have gone over the cities of Israel, till the Son of man be come. [have...: or, end, or, finish]
Contradiction with Matthew 12:14-15
This verse shows Jesus withdrawing from threats, which contradicts His decision to return to a hostile area in John 11:7.
Matthew 12:14-15: Then the Pharisees went out, and held a council against him, how they might destroy him. [held...: or, took counsel]
Contradiction with John 8:59
In this verse, Jesus hides Himself to avoid stoning, yet in John 11:7, He plans to return to a place where His life was previously threatened.
John 8:59: Then took they up stones to cast at him: but Jesus hid himself, and went out of the temple, going through the midst of them, and so passed by.
Contradiction with John 7:1
This verse states Jesus avoided Judea because of threats, opposing His decision to go there in John 11:7.
John 7:1: After these things Jesus walked in Galilee: for he would not walk in Jewry, because the Jews sought to kill him.
Contradiction with Mark 3:7
Jesus withdraws with His disciples from a crowd here, differing from His decision to head towards potential danger in John 11:7.
Mark 3:7: But Jesus withdrew himself with his disciples to the sea: and a great multitude from Galilee followed him, and from Judaea,