Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 11:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 11:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 11:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, the disciples were worried about Jesus because some people wanted to hurt him with stones, and they were surprised he wanted to go back to that place. They were concerned for his safety, like when friends want to protect each other.

John 11:8: [His] disciples say unto him, Master, the Jews of late sought to stone thee; and goest thou thither again?

Contradiction with Matthew 10:28

While John 11:8 shows fear of physical harm, Matthew advises not to fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul.

Matthew 10:28: And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:25

John 11:8 implies fear, but Proverbs encourages not being afraid of sudden fear.

Proverbs 3:25: Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh.

Contradiction with 1 John 4:18

John 11:8 shows fear of stoning, but this verse teaches that perfect love casts out fear.

1 John 4:18: There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.

Contradiction with Psalm 27:1

John 11:8 displays fear, whereas this psalm declares the Lord as a light and salvation, negating whom to fear.

Psalm 27:1: [[A Psalm] of David.] The LORD [is] my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD [is] the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

John 11:8 expresses fear of danger, but Isaiah commands not to fear for God is present and supportive.

Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
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