Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 11:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 11:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 11:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, Jesus is saying that when we do things in the light, we can see where we're going and stay safe. It's like playing outside during the daytime when the sun is shining, so you won’t trip or fall.

John 11:9: Jesus answered, Are there not twelve hours in the day? If any man walk in the day, he stumbleth not, because he seeth the light of this world.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:34

This verse advises not to worry about tomorrow, suggesting a focus on present troubles, whereas John 11:9 implies a division of the day into specific hours for work.

Matthew 6:34: Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day [is] the evil thereof.

Contradiction with Psalm 121:3-4

States that God does not slumber or sleep, contrasting John 11:9 which implies a physical need for light to work, suggesting human limitations.

Psalm 121:3-4: He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber.

Contradiction with Psalm 139:12

Claims that darkness and light are alike to God, contradicting the necessity of daylight stated in John 11:9 for safe movement.

Psalm 139:12: Yea, the darkness hideth not from thee; but the night shineth as the day: the darkness and the light [are] both alike [to thee]. [hideth...: Heb. darkeneth not] [the darkness and...: Heb. as is the darkness, so is the light]

Contradiction with Isaiah 60:19-20

Suggests that the Lord will be everlasting light, implying there will be no dependence on sun duration as compared to the reliance on day hours in John 11:9.

Isaiah 60:19-20: The sun shall be no more thy light by day; neither for brightness shall the moon give light unto thee: but the LORD shall be unto thee an everlasting light, and thy God thy glory.

Contradiction with Revelation 21:23-25

Describes a city that has no need for the sun, the opposite of John 11:9’s implication on dependence on daylight.

Revelation 21:23-25: And the city had no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine in it: for the glory of God did lighten it, and the Lamb [is] the light thereof.
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