Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 12:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 12:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 12:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, at first, Jesus' friends did not understand what was happening. But later, when Jesus was honored and known as special, they remembered and realized it was part of God's plan written about him.

John 12:16: These things understood not his disciples at the first: but when Jesus was glorified, then remembered they that these things were written of him, and [that] they had done these things unto him.

Contradiction with Mark 9:32

This verse shows the disciples not understanding Jesus' words, contradicting John 12:16 where the misunderstanding is about an event, not words.

Mark 9:32: But they understood not that saying, and were afraid to ask him.

Contradiction with Mark 14:50

This verse describes all disciples forsaking Jesus, contradicting the notion of understanding His glorification.

Mark 14:50: And they all forsook him, and fled.

Contradiction with Luke 18:34

This verse indicates the disciples not comprehending Jesus' prediction about His death, opposing the concept of their eventual understanding in John 12:16 after His resurrection.

Luke 18:34: And they understood none of these things: and this saying was hid from them, neither knew they the things which were spoken.

Contradiction with Matthew 16:22

Peter rebukes Jesus for speaking about His death, which contradicts the understanding of His purpose seen in John 12:16.

Matthew 16:22: Then Peter took him, and began to rebuke him, saying, Be it far from thee, Lord: this shall not be unto thee. [Be...: Gr. Pity thyself]

Contradiction with Acts 1:6-7

The disciples ask if Jesus will restore the kingdom to Israel, showing a misunderstanding that contrasts with the enlightenment mentioned in John 12:16 after the resurrection.

Acts 1:6-7: When they therefore were come together, they asked of him, saying, Lord, wilt thou at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel?
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