Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 12:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 12:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 12:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, Philip and Andrew were two friends of Jesus who wanted to make sure He heard something important. They went together to tell Jesus because they trusted Him and wanted His help.

John 12:22: Philip cometh and telleth Andrew: and again Andrew and Philip tell Jesus.

Contradiction with John 12:24

This verse talks about a grain of wheat falling to the ground and dying to produce much fruit, which involves the concept of sacrifice rather than the communication chain described in 12:22.

John 12:24: Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit.

Contradiction with John 14:6

Jesus states He is the way, the truth, and the life, focusing on His divine role, while John 12:22 describes a simple act of relaying a request.

John 14:6: Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

Contradiction with John 1:1

Emphasizes the divine nature of Jesus as the Word, contrasting with the more human interaction described in John 12:22.

John 1:1: In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

Contradiction with Matthew 28:16

Describes the disciples going to a mountain as instructed by Jesus rather than being involved in relaying a request.

Matthew 28:16: Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them.

Contradiction with Mark 9:2

Describes the Transfiguration of Jesus, emphasizing His divine glory, contrasting with the mundane act of communication in John 12:22.

Mark 9:2: And after six days Jesus taketh [with him] Peter, and James, and John, and leadeth them up into an high mountain apart by themselves: and he was transfigured before them.
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