Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 11:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 11:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 11:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, Jesus said to his special friends, "Let's go back to Judaea." He wanted to go there even though it might not be safe, because he had something important to do.

John 11:7: Then after that saith he to [his] disciples, Let us go into Judaea again.

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,
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