Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 12:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 12:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 12:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, people came to see Jesus because they heard about the amazing miracle he did. They were very excited to see him because of the wonderful things he could do.

John 12:18: For this cause the people also met him, for that they heard that he had done this miracle.

Contradiction with James 1:6

This verse emphasizes the need for unwavering faith, which may seem in contrast to the crowd's faith being based on a miraculous sign in John 12:18.

James 1:6: But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.

Contradiction with Matthew 12:39

Jesus criticizes those seeking signs, whereas John 12:18 notes a crowd gathered because of a miraculous sign.

Matthew 12:39: But he answered and said unto them, An evil and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given to it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas:

Contradiction with Hebrews 11:1

Highlights faith in the unseen, while John 12:18 describes belief due to a seen miracle.

Hebrews 11:1: Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. [substance: or, ground, or, confidence]

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:22

States that Jews seek signs, which is demonstrated in John 12:18 but is highlighted as problematic elsewhere.

1 Corinthians 1:22: For the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek after wisdom:
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