Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 12:20

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 12:20 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 12:20. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, some people from Greece came to worship at a special celebration. They were interested in learning about Jesus and wanted to see Him.

John 12:20: And there were certain Greeks among them that came up to worship at the feast:

Contradiction with Matthew 10:5-6

This verse instructs the disciples not to go to the Gentiles or Samaritans, while John 12:20 shows Greeks (Gentiles) wanting to see Jesus.

Matthew 10:5-6: These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded them, saying, Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and into [any] city of the Samaritans enter ye not:

Contradiction with Acts 10:28

Here Peter states it is unlawful for a Jew to associate with or visit a Gentile, whereas John 12:20 indicates Greeks approaching Philip to see Jesus.

Acts 10:28: And he said unto them, Ye know how that it is an unlawful thing for a man that is a Jew to keep company, or come unto one of another nation; but God hath shewed me that I should not call any man common or unclean.

Contradiction with Matthew 15:24

Jesus states He was sent only to the lost sheep of Israel, which contrasts with John 12:20 where Greeks seek Him.

Matthew 15:24: But he answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel.

Contradiction with Romans 15:8

Paul writes that Christ was a servant to the Jews, confirming the promises given to the patriarchs, which might conflict with His interaction with Greeks in John 12:20.

Romans 15:8: Now I say that Jesus Christ was a minister of the circumcision for the truth of God, to confirm the promises [made] unto the fathers:

Contradiction with Galatians 2:8-9

Paul and Peter are seen as apostles to different groups (Gentiles and Jews respectively), suggesting a division that contrasts with John 12:20's approachability by Greeks.

Galatians 2:8-9: (For he that wrought effectually in Peter to the apostleship of the circumcision, the same was mighty in me toward the Gentiles:)
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