Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 12:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 12:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 12:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, some people came to Philip and asked him if they could meet Jesus. They were curious and wanted to know more about Jesus and see Him for themselves.

John 12:21: The same came therefore to Philip, which was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and desired him, saying, Sir, we would see Jesus.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:7

Matthew 7:7 states "Ask, and it shall be given you," which seemingly contradicts John 12:21 where it's not specified whether the Greeks' request was granted.

Matthew 7:7: Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:

Contradiction with Matthew 10:5

Matthew 10:5 records Jesus instructing His disciples not to go to the Gentiles, whereas John 12:21 involves Greeks (Gentiles) seeking Jesus.

Matthew 10:5: 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:
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