Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 12:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 12:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 12:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, many people started believing in Jesus because of the amazing things he did. This made some leaders upset since lots of people were following Jesus instead of them.

John 12:11: Because that by reason of him many of the Jews went away, and believed on Jesus.

Contradiction with John 3:16

Emphasizes salvation for all who believe in Jesus, contrasting with the notion of Jewish leaders seeking to kill both Jesus and Lazarus in John 12:11 for his testimony.

John 3:16: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Commands to love enemies and pray for persecutors, contrasting with the hatred and murderous intent towards Lazarus in John 12:11.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

States "Thou shalt not kill," which contradicts the plotting to kill Lazarus in John 12:11.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Advises against taking revenge, contradicting the Jewish leaders' intent to kill Lazarus as seen in John 12:11.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with 1 John 3:15

Says that whoever hates their brother is a murderer, contradicting the murderous intent in John 12:11.

1 John 3:15: Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer: and ye know that no murderer hath eternal life abiding in him.
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